of Bono, AR
May 25, 1949 - September 19, 2015
Marion Leon Peeler, Sr., 66, of Bono, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at his residence. He was born May 25, 1949 in Jonesboro to Sam and Martha Peeler. He was a 1969 graduate of Westside High School and had retired from UPS after 35 years of service. He also served in the United States Airforce. He attended Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Peeler enjoyed many things, going to the Bono Senior Citizens Center, playing cards, bingo, learning to dance, travelling, playing on his tractor, hunting and spending time with family and friends. He has been a member of Herman Baptist Church since 1964.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ann Peeler; his parents, Sam and Martha Peeler; and a son, William ''Coon'' Householder.
He is survived by three sons, Marion ''Leon'' (Brandy) Peeler, Jr., Matt (Amanda) Kirby; Steve (Peggy) Householder; a daughter, Mary L. (Stan) Crawford; nine grandchildren, Kirk Pfeifer, Molly Pfeifer, Caleb Crawford, Felisha Peeler, MaKayla Peeler, Jordan Peeler, Cali Grace Kirby, Sarah Sauser and Steven Garrett Householder; four great-grandchildren, Jacob, Levi and Katie Sauser and William ''Will'' Householder, a brother William (Linda) Peeler; a sister, Linda (Cande) Jaramillo; three nieces and three nephews.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, September 22 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Derek Collins officiating. Burial will follow in Herman Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include Clint McGowan, Wayne Wynn, Nick McGowan, Tony Sauser, Jesse Tate and Brian Sheffield. Honorary bearers will be Bobby Smithee, Brian Haun, Larry Sneed, Jimmy Heritage, Dale McClung, Gary Wilson, David Hanners and all of his UPS co-worker family.
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 pm, Monday, September 21 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.
The family requests that lasting memorials be made to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life (800) 227-2345 or www.RelayForLife.org.
I miss you horribly Daddy but I know I wouldn't want you back with me hurting like you were. I live each day to make you proud of me and remember, "I'm hot on your heels" and I look forward to being reunited in Heaven with you and the rest of our loved ones. I love you!!!
Linda I am so sorry we were unable to attend services but you and all the family r in our thoughts and prayers . God Bless each of you.
You be dearly miss praying for your family grieve for this tragically god bless y'all all
Love you Grandpa!
We will miss you.
With sincere condolences fellow UPS Driver: Chuck Richards (Blackjack) Freddie Carter (Starchild) and Jerome James (Rollerskater)
Thinking of your family. You will be missed by your neighbors and friends.
Sorry for your loss,.. God bless and comfort his family,.....we have an angel in heaven,...my prayer's are with ya
Praying for your family. May God comfort you at this time.
You will be missed by so many!!
Thankful for the peace and healing Marion received upon entering the gates of heaven. No more suffering here on earth. I know he is rejoicing with all his family there. Praying for peace and comfort for the ones left behind. It's never easy even when we don't want to see then in pain, he's forever in your hearts and souls. Prayers for all of you
Mary ,
Prayers for comfort during your loss.