John F. Peden, Sr.

John F. Peden, Sr., 80, of Olive Branch, MS went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Mr. Peden was preceded in death by his father, Andrew A. Peden; mother, Ehrie Marion Peden; and son, Boyce Alexander Peden. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Margaret Snipes Peden; son, John F. Peden, Jr.(Trudy); daughter, Angela Peden; grandchildren: Brandon Briner(Shawna), Jake Peden(Ally), Ben Peden, Joshua Waller(Brittney), and Kassie Markham(Keith); great-grandchildren, Kaydence Waller, Brantley Waller, Gavin Markham, and Nylah Markham; nephew, Marion T. "Tommy" Marshall(Rhonda); great-niece, Peden Marshall; and sister, Andrea P. Marshall. Mr. Peden was a believer in Jesus Christ and a long-time member at Maples Memorial United Methodist Church. He worked for 40 plus years as a chemist with Woodson Tennett Laboratories and more recently, Barrow Agee Laboratories. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and watching Atlanta Braves baseball. One of his greatest joys in life was being “G Dad” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Monday, August 1, 2022 from 12-1 pm with a memorial service to follow at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in his honor to Maples Memorial United Methodist Church.