William Peek

William Garland Peek, born on April 24, 1938 in Memphis, Tennessee to William Winston and Frances Schoggen Peek, passed away at 12:25 pm on Friday, June 6, 2014.

Billy spent his formative years in Memphis, Tennessee and Blytheville, Arkansas before moving to Baton Rouge with his parents in the mid 1950s. He graduated from Istrouma High School in 1956. He marched in University of Alabamas Million Dollar Marching Band and then returned to Baton Rouge and graduated from LSU earning a BA in Business. Billy was in LSUs ROTC Program, then served in the U.S. Army Reserves and U.S. Air Force Reserves.

After working his way through LSU, Billy worked for the LA Department of Revenue then successfully ran his own business, William G. Peek, Bookkeeping and Tax Services for more than 40 years.

Billy was an avid chess player, attending tournaments in multiple cities and playing international postal chess. He was a member of Stevendale Baptist Church, where he served in various capacities. He had a great love for music and always liked singing in the church choir. He also had a great sense of humor.

Billy is survived by his wife of 50 years, Margaret Annell Carraway Peek son, Cameron Lang Peek and wife Dana Laborde Peek grandchildren, Meghan Jade, Emily Janine and Arabella Irene Peek sisterinlaw, Ann Lafaye Peek nephews, Robert Allen Peek, Jr. and Michael Todd Peek niece, Alice Lafaye Peek Tapper and numerous greatnephews and nieces.

Preceded in death by his parents son, David Wade Peek and brother, Robert Allen Peek.

Visiting hours will be observed at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy., on Sunday, June 8, 2014 from 5 pm to 8 pm. Visiting will resume on Monday, June 9, 2014 from 9 am until service time. Funeral services will be held at 10 am, conducted by Stephen M. Young II. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Donations may be made to Generations Hospice, 32948 Louisiana 16, Denham Springs, LA 70706, or to a charity of choice. Family and friends may sign the online memorial, leave a personal note to the family, or order flowers at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Sunday, June 8, 2014
5 pm 8 pm

Service

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Monday, June 9, 2014
9 am10 am

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Monday, June 9, 2014
10 a.m.

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816