Ben Blount Peete Jr.

1938 - 2017

Ben Blount Peete Jr. obituary, 1938-2017, Hoover, AL

BORN

1938

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Cemetery

475 Cahaba Valley Road

Pelham, Alabama

Ben Peete Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 10, 2017.

Ben Blount Peete, Jr., age 79, of Hoover, AL, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017.

Ben earned the Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of North Alabama, Florence, before earning the Master of Business Administration Degree at the University of Alabama. His employments included systems analyst at Marshal Space Flight Center, Huntsville, internal control manager at the Xerox Corporation, director at Faulkner University of Birmingham, and realtor at Realty South.

Ben was a member of Homewood Church of Christ. His favorite pastimes included cheering for Alabama Crimson Tide football, observing politics, and watching FOX News.

Ben was predeceased by his parents, Ben B. Peete, Sr., and Nell Newby Peete. Survivors include his wife, Betty Witt Peete; three daughters, Carrie George (Ian), Andrea Perry (Christian), and Amy Thompson (Jeff); one son, Brandon Peete (Hillary); 10 grandchildren, Phoenix George, Scarlet George, Felix Peete, Beatrix Peete, Savannah Thompson, Austin Thompson, Cross Thompson, Sophia Thompson, Brantley Perry, and Maddie Perry; and one brother, Joe N. Peete (Gail).

Visitation will be from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Homewood Church of Christ, immediately followed by the funeral service at 2:30 p.m. at the church. Ministers Rick Kaufhold and Brett Walters will officiate. Honorary pallbearers will be Shepherds of Homewood Church of Christ, and active pallbearers will be friends and relatives.

On Monday, August 14, 2017, the gravesite committal service will be at 11:45 a.m. at Alabama National Cemetery, Montevallo.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Homewood Church of Christ's Mission Fund or Fuel the Vision Fund at 265 W. Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL 35209. Or, make memorial gifts to Rainbow Omega, www.rainbowomega.org/donate.

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August 13, 2017

Martha Tisdale

My deepest condolences to Ben's family and children and grandchildren I had the honor of knowing him when we were all in Huntsville on our first jobs in 1967 he was a true Christian person that I am such a competent person we love you and we pray for your family

August 13, 2017

Ben was my brother-in-law who was very sweet and kind. He was a true steadfast Christian who kept the faith to the end. We saw each other not long ago and told each other how much we loved each other. I want to send my condolences to his family and wish them peace in their grief as he is now with the Lord. Jackie Floyd

August 13, 2017

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Jeannie Peterson

Ben Peete was an amazing man. He gave me my first job at Faulkner... That was 25 years ago. He was a compassionate boss and always showed his staff they made a difference. He had that gift. He was a blessing to everyone he came in contact with. My prayers are with the family during this most difficult time.

August 12, 2017

Dan & Lynn Phifer

Our thoughts and prayers are with your fine family. Ben had some tough times after the stroke but fought the good fight to recover and live his life to the fullest. Blessings, peace and comfort to Betty and family.

August 11, 2017

Sorry for your loss may you you draw much comfort from God's word at Hosea 13:14. L Ohio

August 11, 2017

To the Peete Family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. I had not spoken to Mr. Peete for some years, but truly enjoyed working with him during his time at Faulkner. My prayers for strength and comfort are with you.

In Christ, Beverly Tolliver

August 11, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss.

May the God of all comfort, bring comfort to the Peete family during these difficult times.

(2 Corin.1:3,4)

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Aug

13

Visitation

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Homewood Church of Christ

AL

Aug

13

Funeral service

2:30 p.m.

Homewood Church of Christ,

AL

Aug

14

Committal

11:45 a.m.

Alabama National Cemetery,

Montevallo, AL

Funeral services provided by:

Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Cemetery

475 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL 35124

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