Obituary of Richard G. Peebles, Jr.
Richard G. Peebles, Jr., 76, of Titusville, passed away Wednesday afternoon October 16, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Dick was born on February 9, 1943 in Titusville, a son of the late Richard G. Peebles, Sr., and Lyle and Isabelle Miller Peebles.
Dick was married to Elizabeth “Betty” Harmon on November 28, 1964 in Titusville. She preceded him in death on April 10, 2014.
Dick was a graduate of Titusville High School, class of 1962. He was co-owner of Peebles Motors, Inc. from 1975 until 1988 and also owner of Peebles Auto Isle from 1988 until 1998 at which time he retired.
Dick was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where he served as an usher and deacon.
He was a member of the Titusville Lions Club; Big Brothers and Sisters of Crawford County; the Titusville Jaycees; Titusville Moose Club; and was a social member of the Bruce Shorts Post 5958 VFW.
Dick was an avid private pilot and aircraft enthusiast and member of the AOPA. He was also a classic car enthusiast; enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, and traveling with this wife Betty.
Dick is survived by three sons, Roger Peebles and wife Colleen of Sussex, WI, Thomas Peebles and wife Gina of Enumclaw, WA, and Richard James “Jamie” Peebles of Titusville; two granddaughters, Lynsey Rengen and husband Nathan of Arlington,WA and Leigha Peebles of Enumclaw, WA; four sisters, Joan Warner and husband Ronald of Zolfo Springs, FL, Carol Kling of Phoenix, AZ, Margaret “Peg” Green and Carol Jo Kuzmich and husband Raymond, all of Titusville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Kathryn Taylor, Frances Howe, Mary Wilson, and Judy Wisniewski.
Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St. Titusville on Thursday, October 24th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. A memorial service will be conducted on Friday, October 25th at 11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church 216 N. Franklin St. Titusville with Rev. Dr. Vaughan Smith, pastor, and Thomas Newcombe, director of senior adult and youth ministries, officiating.
Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to Fairview Cemetery Association c/o Pam Holcomb 39887 State Hwy 408 Titusville, PA 16354; or to a local charity of one’s choice.
