Mr. Paul E. Peeler, 82, of Shelby, NC, passed away peacefully on  June 9, 2011.  A native of Cleveland County, Mr. Peeler retired from Firestone Mill and served  in the U. S. Army.   He was a member of Westwood Heights Baptist Church.

Paul had a very special passion for fresh water fishing and was one of the greatest fisherman

of Cleveland County, winning numerous contests throughout his life. Paul also was an avid gardener and received great pleasure each year by generously supplying family, friends and

those in need his produce from  his perfect garden.

Paul truly enjoyed sharing conversations, stories and jokes with everyone.  He was a man

who never met a stranger and it always made him happy to get a smile and laugh out of

someone.  He loved people and touched many lives.

Mostly Paul loved his family and he loved his church.  He was a true patriarch and freely

gave of himself and his time to care for others and their needs.  He was faithful not only to

his family and friends but  to his church with his consistent  faith and dedication.  His spirit

will always live inside of us.

Preceded in death by:

Deceased Parents:  Grady Lee Peeler & Novella Brown Peeler

Deceased Loving Wife of 58 years: Maxine Bridges Peeler

Deceased Beloved Son: Paul E. Peeler, Jr.

Deceased Brother:  Kenneth E. Peeler

Deceased Sisters: Frances Peeler Ward, Nadine Peeler & Shirley Peeler

She is survived by:

Sisters: Brenda K. Flack, Shelby

             Norma Hamrick , Shelby

             Carolyn Topper , Cherryville

Brother: Grady Peeler, Jr. , Raeford

Mother-In-Law: Mittie  Bridges, Shelby

Nieces & Nephews: Jennifer G. Flack, Chanley M. Jackson,

                              Mark K. Flack, Chris Truett, Denise Beheler,

                              Kiley Topper, Brian Topper, Todd Peeler,

                              Beverly Peeler, Bubba Neighbors, Greg Topper and  Ronnie Peeler

Special Friends: Keith Morrison and Prue Gantt along with numerous other friends.

Beloved Pets:  Peanut & Jackie

Visitation: Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory      

Day & Time: Saturday, June 11, 2011      6:30 – 8:00 pm

Service:  Westwood Heights Baptist Church

Day & Time: Sunday, June 12, 2011       3:00 pm

Lie in State:  Sunday   2:30 – 3:00 pm

Officiating:       Rev. David Costner

Burial:       Sunset Cemetery      

Memorials:  Westwood Heights Baptist Church, 650 Dellinger Rd., Shelby, NC 28152 or

                  Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150

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Online Condolences:  www.clevelandfuneralservice.com

Funeral Home:       Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory