Robert Cecil Peabody

Robert Cecil Peabody, 94, of Bowling Green, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025, at Country View Nursing Facility surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes and Crematory in Bowling Green. Burial will be in Curryville Cemetery. Visitation for Robert will be Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to the time of services at the funeral home. Robert was born July 15, 1930, in Farmer, Missouri to Kenneth John and Velma Mae (Darnell) Peabody. He was united in marriage to Bettie N. Hickman on May 2, 1954, at the bride’s home. Bettie preceded him in death on November 1, 1987, after over 33 years of marriage. Robert married Janece Hickman-Copenhaver on September 17, 1988, at the Immanuel Baptist Church. Janece preceded him in death on June 19, 2016. Robert was born and raised in Farmer and Curryville. He spent two years in California while serving in the United States Marine Corps from 1952 – 1954 during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning from the service, Robert spent some time in Curryville, moving to Louisiana in 1958. He settled in rural Bowling Green after retirement. Robert was employed with Louisiana Plumbing and Heating until retiring in 1992 after 19 ½ years. In his younger years, Robert was a member of Concord Presbyterian Church, in which he was an active member. Upon his second marriage, Robert became a member of Immanuel Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday school teacher and a Deacon. He was also a member of American Legion Post 370. One of Robert’s fondest memories was attending an Honor Flight on September 22, 2016, with his son, Kenneth serving as his guardian. Robert loved family get-togethers and barbequing. He also enjoyed woodworking and vegetable gardening. Robert was a sucker for sweets and loved chocolate. He was also an avid Cardinals fan and never missed a game on TV. Robert is survived by a son, Kenneth (Lillian) Peabody; grandchildren: Jennifer Bell, Lori (Tony) Windmiller, Matthew Peabody, Jeff (Jasmine) Peabody, and great-grandchildren: Mercede (DJ) Bell; Corey Bell Jr., Kasie Orf, Austin Orf, Cassius Peabody, Coleman Peabody, Charlotte Peabody, Caitlin Bilhartz, Ariana Peabody, Kaytumn Alexander, and Daris Lee; step-children, George Copenhaver, Nellie (Willard) Wamsley, and Beulah Copenhaver; and many step-grandkids, step-great-grandkids, and step-great-great-grandkids. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; both wives; and a daughter, Loretta E. Sloan. Pallbearers will be Matthew Peabody, Jefferson Peabody, George Copenhaver, Tony Windmiller, Austin Orf, Corey Bell Jr., Allan Wamsley, Collin Wamsley, Tyler Copenhaver, and Kyle Smith. Memorials may be made to Great River Honor Flight or Pike County Home Health and Hospice.

Robert Cecil Peabody

July 15, 1930 - January 20, 2025