The passing of Gene Willis Peake of Erwin, Tennessee leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 23, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Juanita Peake and Staley Peake; his siblings, Fern, Midge and Bill; his siblings-in-law, Carrol, Kyle, Jerry, Becky and Dolly; and his great grandchild Samuel Wyatt Rice.

He is survived by : his wife Ruby; his daughters, Vicki Garland (Randy) and Sandi Peake (Pui); his grandchildren, Lindsey Street and Jamie Rice (Matt); his great grandchildren, Anna Kathryn Street, Nila Rice, Henry Rice and Bea Rice; and his siblings-in-law, Ronnie, Kenneth, Bill, Charlie, Karen, Barbara and Shirley.

A committal service was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 at 9:30 AM at the Valley Funeral Home (1085 N Main Ave, Erwin, TN 37650). A graveside service was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Evergreen Cemetery.

The family requests that no flowers be sent. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Gene's name to the Unicoi County Animal Shelter, 185 N Industrial Drive, Erwin, TN 37650.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Valley Funeral Home & Chapel