NameBill Eugene Peeler
Birth3 Oct 1930, Rowan County, NC
Death7 Mar 2012, Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC
Burial10 Mar 2012, City Memorial Park, Salisbury, Rowan County, NC
Spouses
Birth30 Nov 1931, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Death3 Nov 2020, Rowan Medical Center, Salisbury, Rowan County, NC
Burial9 Nov 2020, City Memorial Park, Salisbury, Rowan County, NC
ChildrenPatricia Ann (1953-)
Robert Levan (1959-)
Mary Catherine (1968-)
Notes for Bill Eugene Peeler
Bill Eugene Peeler
SALISBURY - Bill Eugene Peeler, 81, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.
Born Oct. 3, 1930, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Vertie Eller Peeler and Clyde Flake Peeler. A graduate of Boyden High School and Catawba College, he was in the United States Army National Guard for 23 years.
He was a teacher, coach and athletic director for 38 years with Davie County schools.
A member of First United Church of Christ, he served on the church council and was the church coordinator for Meals on Wheels.
Preceding him in death was a sister, Grace Peeler Baker.
Survivors include his wife, Eleanor LeVan Peeler, who he married Jan. 30, 1953; son Robert L. Peeler (Luann) of Concord; daughters Patricia Peeler Artz (Charles) of Salisbury, Mary Catherine Peeler of Charlotte; sister Frances Wensil of Salisbury; four grandchildren, Brian Peeler, Adam Peeler, Michael Artz and Daniel Artz.
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 9 at Lyerly Funeral Home.
Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10 at First United Church of Christ, 207 W. Horah Street, Salisbury. The Rev. Marcella Morton will officiate. Burial will follow at City Memorial Park, with military honors by Lyerly Volunteer Honor Guard.
Memorials: First United Church of Christ, 207 W. Horah St., Salisbury, NC 28144.
Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Peeler family.
Salisbury Post, 9 Mar 2012