John Wesley Peeler

Mr. John Wesley Peeler, 62, of Murphy, N.C., died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at his residence. He was born in Germany to Elizabeth Peeler, of Columbus, and the late William Peeler. He retired from the U.S. Army; he served in Desert Storm. After his retirement in the Army, he dedicated his life for different newspapers. He was previously a sports editor for the Times-Courier. He is preceded in death by sister, Reba Peeler.

He is survived by wife, Cheryl Peeler; four sons, John Peeler Jr., of Arizona, Shane Perry, of Dalton, Jaiden Peeler and Christian Peeler; three daughters, Rebecca Hampton, of Florida, Janie Reaves, of Dalton, and Jasmine Hampton; two brothers, Glen Peeler and Wayne Peeler, of Columbus; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home. 

Graveside service was held at 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in the Chattanooga National Cemetery in Chattanooga, Tenn., with military graveside honors by the U.S. Army.

Memorials can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.

Tributes can be made at www.townson-rose.com.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.