Ralph "Buddy" Rena Peeples Jr

November 28, 1953 - July 23, 2020

tuary Peeples – Ralph “Buddy” Rena Peeples, Jr., age 66, of Starke, Florida passed away on July 23, 2020 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Buddy was born on November 28, 1953 to the late Ralph Rena Peeples and Wilma Wiles Peeples. He was lifelong resident of Bradford County where he met and married the love of his life, Robin, shortly after graduating high school. Buddy was a simple man, who enjoyed his longtime career at DuPont where he served for 25 years. When not working, Buddy enjoyed tinkering with old cars and trucks as well as working on his old lawn mowers, but more than anything, Buddy loved his family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving stepfather, nephew, cousin, and friend who was loved by all who knew him. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents and his parents-in-law, Jewel Reddish and Bobby Hampton. Buddy is survived by his loving wife, Robin Peeples of Starke, FL; his daughter, Jennifer (Walt) Goodman of Starke, FL; special cousin, Jack (Lisa) Lundy of Starke, FL; his best friend, Jay (Becky) Hodge of Starke, FL; his animal companions, Max, Koda, and Maggie Peeples; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. A Celebration of Buddy’s Life will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel, 14397 US Highway 301 South, Starke, FL 32091, (904) 964-5757.