Obituary for Charles Russell "Rusty" Peek
Charles Russell “Rusty” Peek of Macon County passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021.
Russell was born in Jackson County to the late Charles Earl Peek and Claire Peek Dills on March 22, 1969. He lived most of his life in Macon County. In addition to his dad, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Rev. Oliver Dills of Bryson City, NC; grandparents, Eldon and Daisy Ashe of Cullowhee, and Martin and Ollie Peek of Franklin; and two aunts, Jean Carter of Sylva, and Hester Mull of Franklin.
Russell was an Army veteran who earned several achievement and marksmanship awards before being discharged. He loved the outdoors and was the happiest sitting somewhere in front of a campfire with friends and his dogs.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Kerry Brianna Peek of Bryson City; two stepbrothers, Matthew Young-Dills ( Tony) and Jonathan Dills, both of Sylva; four aunts, Ethel Shelly, Bethel McCarter, and Margie Edwards(Dale) of Clinton, TN, and Ruby Bennett of Cullowhee. Russell is also survived by many other family members and an abundance of friends. He will be missed by many.
Due to Covid 19 restrictions, no services are planned at this time. A memorial service celebrating his life will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to one’s favorite charity or reach out and help someone who may be struggling during this pandemic.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com, all other written condolences and cards can be sent to PO Box 1005, Bryson City, NC 28713.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Russell was born in Jackson County to the late Charles Earl Peek and Claire Peek Dills on March 22, 1969. He lived most of his life in Macon County. In addition to his dad, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Rev. Oliver Dills of Bryson City, NC; grandparents, Eldon and Daisy Ashe of Cullowhee, and Martin and Ollie Peek of Franklin; and two aunts, Jean Carter of Sylva, and Hester Mull of Franklin.
Russell was an Army veteran who earned several achievement and marksmanship awards before being discharged. He loved the outdoors and was the happiest sitting somewhere in front of a campfire with friends and his dogs.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Kerry Brianna Peek of Bryson City; two stepbrothers, Matthew Young-Dills ( Tony) and Jonathan Dills, both of Sylva; four aunts, Ethel Shelly, Bethel McCarter, and Margie Edwards(Dale) of Clinton, TN, and Ruby Bennett of Cullowhee. Russell is also survived by many other family members and an abundance of friends. He will be missed by many.
Due to Covid 19 restrictions, no services are planned at this time. A memorial service celebrating his life will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to one’s favorite charity or reach out and help someone who may be struggling during this pandemic.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com, all other written condolences and cards can be sent to PO Box 1005, Bryson City, NC 28713.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.