Richard Grady "Ricky" Peppers

Richard Grady "Ricky" Peppers, age 69, of Winder, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Ricky was born in Barrow County on July 20, 1952. He proudly served his country in the US Navy while on the USS John F. Kennedy.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Linda; his sons: Kyle Peppers and Cory (Maritza) Peppers; grandchildren: Devika Peppers and Dason Peppers, bonus grandchild Eisley Geiger and her parents Nick and Jenn Geiger. He is also survived by his three brothers: Larry, Steve (Kathy), and Jimmy (Sonya); his father-in-law Ben Landreth and step-father Robert Baker; uncle David (Kathy) Elder and aunt Eva Elder; sisters-in-law Mary (Jay) Owen, Sara (Phil) McDonald, and Grace Johnson; brother-in-law Robert Landreth; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family.

Ricky was preceded in death by his mother Mary Ann Elder Peppers Baker and father Hughlan Grady Peppers.

Ricky was a loan officer with First American Bank in Winder after having been a faithful employee of the Peoples Bank. Ricky also owned and operated Rick's Home Furnishings for ten years. Early on, he enjoyed serving his community through the Winder Jaycees, the Winder Optimist, later joining the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce, the Historical Preservation Board, and supporting the Boys and Girls Club and various food programs serving Barrow County. Ricky was part of one of "Winder's best ball teams". He enjoyed vintage cars and classics of Rock 'n' Roll, Soul, R&B, Motown. He also enjoyed helping others and watching his grandchildren grow and participate in all they do. Ricky was a proud Papa, husband, father, and friend.

A visitation for family and friends will be held a Smith Funeral Home on Friday, January 14, 2022 between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm. The funeral service will follow at 5:00 pm in Smith Memory Chapel with Mike Holcomb officiating.

Donations in memory of Ricky Peppers may be made to St. Anthony's Episcopal Church, Boys & Girls Club of Winder Barrow County, or Feeding Barrow.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SmithMemoryChapel.com for the Peppers family.