Jerry Ward Peacock

Mr. Jerry Ward Peacock, 77, of Blackshear, passed away late Saturday evening, April 12, 2025, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House.

Born in Blackshear, GA on February 17, 1948, he lived in Pierce County all his life.  Mr. Peacock was a 1966 graduate of Blackshear High School.  He was the owner/operator of Peacock Septic Tank Service for many years and loved his job so much he considered it his hobby.  He had a big heart, loved to make people happy, and was known for his “Jerryisms”.  Mr. Peacock enjoyed watching westerns as well as admiring airplanes and the occasional air show.  He loved the Lord and tried to live his life reflecting that.  Perhaps he showed it most by the love and care his gave his late wife during her illness and passing.  He also dearly loved his family and friends.  Mr. Peacock was a member of Blackshear First Baptist Church where he had served on the Baptismal Team as well as on the Audio/Visual Team.  He was also in the Misfits Sunday School Class.   

He was a son of the late John Ward & Susie Lee Dixon Peacock.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Rose Cason Peacock; his brother, Ray Peacock; and a nephew, Joey Prevatt.

Survivors include his brother-in-law, Bill (Gwen) Cason of Blackshear; Nieces and Nephews, Chris (Teresa) Prevatt of Blackshear; Joanna King of Jacksonville, FL, Brianna (Josh) Lang of Atlanta; Kelly (Joe) Nguyen of Columbus, OH, and Laurie (Johnny) Peacock of Chicago, IL; great nieces and nephews, Bryce (Ariel) Prevatt, Tyler Prevatt, and Haley (Kyle) Crews; special friends and family, Glennis & Vicki Tyre of Blackshear; and several other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Mr. Peacock will be held Wednesday morning, April 16, 2025, at 11:00 o’clock at the Oakland Cemetery in Waycross.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church’s “Fulfill the Vision Building Project”, 670 Main Street, Blackshear, GA  31516.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

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