Johnny (John) Walter Peeples

Johnny (John) Walter Peeples was born October 7,1941 in Poplar Bluff, MO. He was the second eldest and only son of six children born to Mayme (Sloan) Peeples and Hazael Peeples that included sisters Patricia (Ron) Barnes, Reveille Knight, Marjorie Peeples, Lois Peeples, Dorothy Ohiomoba. 

Johnny graduated from St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School and Vashon High School where he was in the marching band and excelled in football. He earned a scholarship to San Jose State University. Later John enlisted in the United States Army. John worked as a St. Louis Firefighter for 30 years, retiring as a Captain. Later he and his wife, Carolyn, established Peeples Real Estate company.

 Johnny’s first marriage produced two children; Yusef Kywan Peeples Brown and Jacqueline Peeples Brown and granddaughter Caitlin Etoh. He lovingly mentored and educated twins Bridget and Bridgenda Dampier from his second marriage.

John was united into holy matrimony in 1984 to Carolyn Mills and in this union he gained a step-daughter Alesia Mills, a step-son Roy Mills, Jr; two granddaughters Jordan Davis and Brooke Sidener; and one grandson Fredrick Sean Davis, Jr. 

The sunset came for him on November 12, 2022, at St Joseph’s Hospital, after he told his last joke. 

John was a strong, independent, and courageous person. He was loyal, loving, and protective of his family. He was more a father than a grandfather, providing guidance to his entire family. He was also a mentor to his firefighter community by initiating changes for equality in the St. Louis Fire Department. He will be sorely missed. 

John was preceded in death by his parents, Hazael and Mayme Peeples; his son Yusef Kywan (Peeples) Brown; his sisters Reveille Knight and Marjorie Peeples Hogan. 

He leaves to cherish loving memories a host of nieces and nephews and loving friends.

11 Comments

  1. Kevin Brown on November 17, 2022 at 7:36 pm

    He will be missed a very nice gentleman.😇😇♥️♥️



  2. Kevin Brown on November 17, 2022 at 7:37 pm

    He will be missed 😇😇♥️♥️



  3. Roy Mills his son my pops on November 17, 2022 at 8:21 pm

    This was a great man a strong stand up man. He taught me so many life lessons to be me don’t ever worry about whomever thinks negativity against you. You don’t owe nobody nothing do you. This man taught me roofing,gutters,windows, electricity, plumbing, roofing,mechanics, painting, drywalling,he could build a house. He believed in been courageous, be a gentleman and the list goes on & on. I’m going to miss his presence his voice his point of view, his courage his every once in awhile his soft that only family knows about he raised me to be the man I am to this day. I’m proud to call him my dad this is a gigantic void in our lives but he taught us to be strong and we will.



  4. Tara davis smith (duckie) on November 17, 2022 at 9:43 pm

    Sorry for the family loss. Pappy was always kind ,AND A gentle man . HIS HOSPITALITY WAS GREAT
    You will be missed
    Rest in heaven 🙏



  5. Mary Davis on November 18, 2022 at 11:53 am

    To Ms Carolyn and family, My sincere condolences. Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. Ps 31:24

    I remember John’s up beat personality when I first was introduced to the family. He always made you smile. He treated my son like he was his son and Boe loved and respected him. I will always have sweet memories of him and smile.



  6. Bo Davis on November 18, 2022 at 8:12 pm

    John and I understood each he took me in and call me son for over 30 years treated me with respect and love you will be truly missed Poppy



  7. Meg DiCarlo on November 23, 2022 at 11:22 am

    Carolyn, it was truly my pleasure meeting you today. I can tell what a wonderful man John was by your beautiful words and memories you shared. I wish you peace and healing at this difficult time.
    Meg (Firemen’s Retirement System)



  8. Angela on November 28, 2022 at 7:27 pm

    Rest In Peace John. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with John while he was at the rehab hospital. While I only interacted with him for a short few weeks, he touched my heart with his warm personality. May you eat all the pizza you want now John. Thank you for being one of those patients that I’ll always remember.



  9. Joe Etoh on December 1, 2022 at 6:07 pm

    John was a very Good Man.



  10. Crystal Jackson Rodgers on December 20, 2022 at 8:00 pm

    John was a “Rock” all my life. I had 3 strokes and brain surgery, John and Carolyn supported me with love and encouragement throughout my illness while in Washington DC and in St. Louis. I will never forget him and the joy he brought me. Sleep well John until we meet again.
    Your Niece, Crystal Rodgers



  11. Andrea Davis on April 20, 2023 at 12:44 pm

    He was a strong, talented individual with a sense of humor that made him one of a kind. He truly loved and cared for his family, his home was a joyful place to visit. He will be missed.
    Your “Daughter” Andrea



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