Robert Peck

Robert Peck

Robert Peck

WESTERLO — Robert Peck, who loved spending time with his family, died on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021. He was 60.

He was born Sept. 24, 1960 and raised in Westerlo until he moved to Mississippi.

“Bobby loved his dogs and his many other animals, his fruit trees, and his tropical plants along with fishing,” his family wrote in a tribute. “He really loved spending time with his family and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all.” 

He is survived by his mother, Julia Peck; his wife, Judith Peck; his children, Billy, Carl, Stephen, Cindy, and Carol; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by his siblings, Ronald Peck, Patricia Lee, Brenda Vest, Nancy Wright, and half siblings Kenneth Peck Jr. and Starleen Raby, and many nieces and nephews.

His father, Kenneth Peck Sr., died before him. 

A funeral will be held in the spring.

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