Kerney "Tommy" Thomas Peele

ROCKY MOUNT – Kerney Thomas “Tommy” Peele, age 72, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018. Born in Nash County, NC on July 18, 1945, he was the son of the late Luther Turner Peele and Arlene Batchelor Peele. He was also preceded in death by his brother, William “Butch” Peele.
Tommy was a retired Rocky Mount Fireman. He was a longtime member of Southside Baptist Church. Tommy was also a member of the Rocky Mount Evening Optimist. He was a diehard member of the ECU Pirate Club. Tommy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew him.
Tommy leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 26 years, Voloria Todd Peele; children, Chris Peele (Shay) of Wilson, Brian Peele (Angela) of Nashville, Carol Anne Peele of Rocky Mount; step-children, Cathy Bird of Rocky Mount, and David Vick of Rocky Mount. He is also survived by grandchildren, Ashley Peele, Devin Peele, Dustin Peele, Skyler Jackson, Kaitlyn Peele, Makayla Peele, Sirr Albert Sharpe, Dillan Sharpe; and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Southside Baptist Church, 4948 Carter Road, Elm City, NC 27822, with the Pastor CJ Cauble officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The Family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, June 4, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to at Southside Baptist Church, 4948 Carter Road, Elm City, NC 27822.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.