John Peebles

US AIR FORCE VETERAN

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John F. Peebles , 83 of Lebanon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday August 13, 2021. Born on August 10, 1938 in Lyons, Ohio to Ray Randall and Gwendolyn (nee Pickles) Peebles, as the fifth of their ten children.

John was a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Class of 1960, earned the distinguished flying cross as a fighter pilot during the Vietnam War, and later became Deputy Commander - Operations for the Toledo Ohio Air National Guard (112th TFS) for many years, where he retired from the military with the rank of Lt. Colonel. He then became a pilot for TWA. After his distinguished flying career, he became a very successful sales leader and ultimately promoted to President of Universal Instruments Corporation. He ended his career as VP of International Sales for Cincinnati Milacron where he travelled all over the world, as he did throughout his career.

Preceded in death by Ray Randall Peebles, father, Clarissa Gwendolyn (Pickles) Peebles, mother, Lenora (Kenneth) Borck, sister, Al (Nancy) Peebles, brother, Daniel (Jean) Peebles, brother.

John is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Barbara (nee Morel) Peebles; four children - Bari (Chris) Saul, Brent (Laura) Peebles, Mike (Lisa) Peebles and Steve (Kerri) Peebles; fifteen grandchildren – Grant (Tiffany), Clark, Mason, Eric, Cassidy, Natalie, Allison, Dana, Kendyl, McKayla, Ian, Justin, Jackson, Elizabeth and Brayden; three great grandchildren – Levi, Hailey and Sophia. Other survivors include Richard (Ella Jean) Peebles, brother, Amy (John) Schultz, sister, Ina Rae (Dallas, deceased) Whaley, sister, Juell (Dennis) Powers, sister, Lois (Herschel) Blackerby, sister, Ray Randall (Linda) Peebles, brother. He loved his family deeply, and enjoyed all kinds of sports, notably as an avid golfer.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 28th from 9:00-10:00am, with a memorial service ( including live stream option ) starting at 10:00am at Mueller Funeral Home, 6791 Tylersville Road, Mason, Ohio 45040. Burial service will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mason, Ohio. Lunch reception to follow between 11:30am-2:30pm at the Manor House, 7440 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, Ohio 45040.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association. Visit www.alz.org for details.