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Namon C. Peace, 84, of Huntsville, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Heartland of Bellefontaine.
He was born in Gatliff, Ky., on Dec. 13, 1932, a son of the late Ben A. and Estell L. Powers Peace. He is also preceded in death by three brothers, James Peace, Richard Peace and Cye Peace; three sisters, Virgie M. Peace, Lillian L. Sharp and Mildred A. Heard; and a stepgrandson, Ray Kilkenny.
He is survived by his loving wife, Shelby Jean “Jeannie” Gabriel of Huntsville, whom he married Nov. 18, 1997, in Logan County; three daughters, Karen S. Davis of Miamisburg, Patti A. Peace of Mason and Shari R. Peace of Centerville; two sons, Randall A. Peace and Michael D. Peace, both of Miamisburg; one brother, Charles Peace of Kentucky; two stepsons, Charles W. Kilkenny and Michael A. Kilkenny, both of Lancaster; five grandchildren, Katie Peace Nelson and Douglas Davis, both of Miamisburg, Amy Peace of Middletown and Alexander Peace and Ethan Peace, both of Kettering; three stepgrandchildren, Stephanie Kilkenny of Lancaster and Jennifer Kilkenny and Dean Kilkenny, both of California; one great-granddaughter, Abigail; his former wife, Ruth Peace; and many nieces and nephews.
He was a 38-year proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Naval Reserves retiring with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CWO4). He worked 35 years in Federal Civil Service with the Defense Electronics Supply Center in Dayton, where he was a member of the 25 Year Club. He also belonged to the Logan County Friendly Senior Center, Eagles, Moose, VFW, AMVETS and the American Legion.
He was an animal lover and enjoyed fishing and following University of Kentucky Wildcat basketball. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Heartland of Bellefontaine as well as Heartland Hospice for their care and compassion.
A graveside service begins at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 15, in the Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 W. 3rd St., Dayton, officiated by the Dayton National Honors Squad and chaplain.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, www.heartlandhospicefund.org/donate.
Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, assisted the family with arrangements and condolences may be expressed at www.edsfh.com.