Richard Nelson Peacock

Richard Nelson Peacock, 91, of Biloxi, MS, died Tuesday, December 27, 2011, in Gulfport. Mr. Peacock was born in Newaygo, MI and had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1960, He was the owner/operator of Peacock Apartments at Edgewater since 1960. He was an avid supporter of the American Kennel Club. Mr. Peacock was preceded in death by his wife, Dr. Laura Jean Peacock. He is survived by his daughter, Christine (Carroll) Woodell; son, Todd Richard (Linda) Peacock; five grandchildren, Laura Woodell (Adrian) Tivet, Brian Dean Woodell, Jonathan Woodell, Graham T. Peacock and Cody L. Peacock; four great grandchildren, Shelby, Christian, Cameron and Spencer; and his devoted caregiver, Gwen Varney. The family would like to thank the staff of Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, Oncology department, and especially Dr. Edwin Davidson for the care they provided. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Humane Society of South MS, 2615 26th Ave., Gulfport, MS 39501. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2011, at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 2511 Pass Road, in Biloxi where friends may visit one hour before service time. Interment will follow in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.