James Richard Peacock

January 26, 1947 - September 18, 2026

James R. “Butch” Peacock, 79, of Henderson, Nevada, passed away on September 18, 2026. He was born on

January 26, 1947, in Owensboro, Kentucky, the son of Beverly Junior Peacock, a World War II veteran, and Ola

Octavia Sosh Peacock.

Butch attended Staunton Military Academy in Staunton, Virginia, through the eighth grade and Florida Air

Academy in Melbourne, Florida, through high school. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on June 6, 1969, served during

the Vietnam era, and received an honorable discharge on January 12, 1972. He later earned a Bachelor of Science

degree from Morehead State University.

In July 1975, Butch married Marlana Ruth “Lana” Moore. Their son, Jameson Burl Allen Peacock, was born on

March 7, 1979. Jameson later married Ivis, and Butch treasured his family, including his granddaughter Gianna and

step-grandson Khristian Kim. The family endured the heartbreaking loss of Jameson to cancer at the age of 43.

After moving to the Las Vegas area, Butch built a long career in the electrical construction industry with

Dynalectric, working as an electrician and project manager. His first Las Vegas project was at The Mirage, and over

the years he contributed to multimillion-dollar projects on the Las Vegas Strip and elsewhere across the country.

Butch was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, a member of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky F. & A.M. (Masons), and an

Honorary Kentucky Colonel. He enjoyed golf, playing pool, soccer, hockey, embroidery, woodworking, and a

variety of crafts. He will be remembered for the many interests he pursued, the work he took pride in, and the life he

shared with family and friends.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents, Beverly Junior and Ola Octavia Sosh Peacock; his brothers, Edward

and Dennis Peacock of Owensboro, Kentucky; and his beloved son, Jameson. He is survived by his wife, Lana

Peacock; daughter-in-law, Ivis Peacock; granddaughter, Gianna Peacock; step-grandson, Khristian Kim; as well as

cousins, colleagues, and friends who will remember him fondly.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff of Vista Pointe at Mira Loma and CompassionCare Hospice of

Henderson for the care and kindness shown to Butch.

There will be no funeral service. A private veteran’s graveside service will be held at a later date at Palm Mortuary

Cemetery in Henderson, Nevada. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to St. Jude

Children’s Research Hospital.

Butch’s life was marked by service, hard work, creativity, and devotion to those he loved. His memory will remain

with the family and friends whose lives he touched