John T. “Jack” Peacock, 86, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away Wednesday morning, January 8, 2020 at home, surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2020 at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the East Dubuque Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home, where members of the East Dubuque Fire Dept. will meet in a body at 6:00 p.m.

Jack was born on August 13, 1933 in East Dubuque, the son of Clarence and Bertha (VanSchaik) Peacock. He was united in married to Norma L. Ford on April 16, 1955 in Dubuque, IA. She preceded him in death on June 18, 2017.

Jack served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict from 1952 – 1956. He was formerly employed at the Dubuque Packing Company, a member of Local 150-A UFCW, and a retired member of the East Dubuque Volunteer Fire Dept.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, carving, westerns, but most of all spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Surviving are six children, John (Cindy) Peacock, Jr., Anthony (Tony) Peacock, Lisa (Dealson) Sweet, Shawn Oglesby, Gina Peacock and Michelle “Shelli” (Christopher) Lonergan; 20 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and his sister, Judy Peacock.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Norma, three brothers, a grandchild John III, and a great-grandchild Daylin.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com.©