ODELL PECK

Odell Peck, 91, of Republic passed away on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Odell was born in Rogersville on Aug. 6, 1932, to Michael and Opal (Smith) Peck. He was one of four boys.
The family moved from Rogersville to Republic, which is where he graduated high school in 1951. Not long after graduating, he joined the Navy and served as a radio operator on the USS Wasp from 1952 to 1956.
In 1957 he married Norma Lee Pittman and to this marriage brought three children, Dwayne, Cindy, and Julie.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Norma; son, Dwayne Peck; daughter, Julie Zackrison; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Rick Lee; and his brothers, Frank, George and Delmar.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday Dec. 21, at Brookline cemetery.