Pat “Shorty” Peck

1927-2017

Pat “Shorty” Peck, age 90, of Pettus Court in Stanford, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Stanford Care & Rehabilitation. Born Sunday, April 24, 1927 in Franklin, Ohio, he was the son of the late John & Ethel Cecil Peck.

He was the widower of the late Willow Dean Messinger Peck, whom he married September 1, 1949 and who preceded him in death June 23, 2010. Pat was a US Navy Veteran, and retired from Corning Glass, where he worked in the Maintenance Department. Pat was a faithful member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church where he previously served as Deacon. In his spare time he enjoyed wood working, gardening, and playing the French harp.

Pat leaves behind two daughters, Patrice Todd (Mark) and Sherrie Fitzpatrick (Mike) both of Stanford; one son, Gary Wayne Peck (Linda) of Waynesburg; 5 grandchildren, Shane Peck (Angela), Joshua Peck, Clint Bellinger, Berek Bodner (Ashley), and Robert Bodner (Joni); 10 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandson. In addition to his wife and parents, Pat was preceded in death by four brothers, Elbert, Richard, Charles (infant), and Joe Peck; and one sister, Helen Hineline.

A Funeral Service will be held 1:00PM Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Fox & Friend Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Adamson & Bro. Brad King officiating the service. Burial will follow in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Shane Peck, Joshua Peck, Berek Bodner, Robert Bodner, Noah Peck, Drafton Peck, and Riley Bodner will serve as Active Pallbearers. Clint Bellinger and Pat’s Great-Granddaughters and Great-Great Grandson will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.

The Visitation will be held 11AM-1PM Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions suggested to Calvary Hill Baptist Church, c/o Elevator Fund, 100 John Street, Stanford, KY 40484.

Fox & Friend Funeral Home, Stanford, is entrusted with Pat’s arrangements. Guest Book at www.friendfuneralhomes.com.