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James 'Pat' Peacock
JAMES "PAT" PATRICK PEACOCK
Vinton
James "Pat" Patrick Peacock passed away following a brief illness on Monday, July 17, 2017, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 21, at Phillips Funeral Home, 212 E. Sixth St., Vinton, followed by a Celebration of Life from 7 to 10 p.m. at Golf Right, 1011 W. Third St., Vinton. There will be a private graveside service at Parkers Grove Cemetery, Shellsburg, at a later date.
Pat was born March 14, 1946, to Harold "Bud" and Iris Peacock. He was employed by Iowa Manufacturing (Terex) for 42 years. Pat enjoyed camping, NASCAR, hunting, fishing and telling stories about life's "crooked road" around the campfire.
Pat is survived by his children, Patricia Peacock, Steven (Melinda Haley) Peacock and Rebecca Rinke; his stepchildren, Jeff (Jenny) Frieden, Angie (Jeff) Mitchell and Greg Frieden; his sister, Joan (Harry) Schrader; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Pat was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Mike.
A memorial fund has been established.
The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation and gratitude to the staff at the Hospice House for their compassionate care and understanding as Pat completed his journey down "life's crooked road."
Condolences may be left at: www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com.
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