Lyndle "Lyn" Peecher's Obituary
Lyndle “Lyn” E. Peecher, 78, of Leesville passed away at his home on Friday, July 23, 2010 following a brief illness. Born in New Llano Colony, Louisiana on December 19, 1931 to Florine B. and Chester R. Peecher, he later moved with his family to Leesville, attended Leesville High School and was a member of the Marching Band.
In 1951 Lyndle joined the US Navy and served aboard the USS Caloosahatchee. He married Nellie Masud Peecher in 1956 and settled in Warren, Rhode Island, where he was employed by the Bristol and Warren Gas Company for more than 30 Years until his retirement in 1996.
Mr. Peecher was preceded in death by his Wife, Nellie.
He is survived by his Children: Susan E. Peecher of Brookline, MA., David M. Peecher of Katy, Texas, and Paul L. Peecher of Warren, RI.; His Brothers: Robert Peecher of Nederland, Texas, Roy Peecher of Land-O-Lakes, Fl, Carl Peecher of Leesville, La., His Sister: the late Francis Peecher Karamales, His beloved Grandchildren Miranda, Nicholas, Maura, Matthew, Marissa, Nellie and his long time companion Lynell Doane.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 26, 2010 from 4:00 – 7:00p.m. at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Relatives and friends are welcome. Burial will take place at a later date in Rhode Island.
The family request that in Lieu of Flowers Memorial Contributions be made to Hospice of Leesville Foundation – 106 East Lula Street, Leesville, Louisiana 71446
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