Rondey Peake

Passed 03/27/2020

Obituary For Rondey Peake

Boiling Springs, SC-

Dr. Rondey S. Peake, 49, peacefully entered into eternal rest on March 27, 2020. Dr. Peake was the son of Sevoy Jeter and the late Annie Ruth Peake.

He had been an employee of the Spartanburg Medical Center for twenty-five years where he last served in the Occupational/Corporate Health Center as a Nurse Practitioner with his DNP for eighteen years.

Dr. Peake was a 1988 graduate of Union High School where he proudly participated in the JROTC program. Following his high school graduation, Dr. Peake served his country as a Hospital Corpsman in the United States Navy. He also served in this capacity in a United Stated Marine Corps Unit. Rondey had the pleasure of serving his county from 1988-1992. After his military service, he obtained an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Greenville Technical College followed by his Bachelor Degree in Nursing from the University of South Carolina Spartanburg. He later continued his education earning his Master’s in Nursing from Clemson University, afterward beginning his career as a Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Peake then moved forward with obtaining his Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the Medical University of South Carolina.

Dr. Peake loved to travel, dance, and simply enjoy life. He also had a heart to give back to and serve United States Veterans. He was a lifelong member of the Wyatt Chapel Baptist Church in Buffalo, SC.

Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: his father, Sevoy (Brennie) Jeter of Boiling Springs, SC; his brothers, Roderick Long of Union, SC and Sevoy Christopher Jeter (Shamanique) of Donalds, SC; his sisters, Demeterice Clark (Rev. Timothy) of Duncan, SC, Latasha Goodwin of Greenwood, SC and Margaret Smith of Union, SC; his two godsons, Brandon and Deven Zimmerman of Spartanburg, SC; his three special friends, Rev. Dr. Kelly Zimmerman of Spartanburg, SC, Yvette Hopp of Union, SC and Stan Brown of Simpsonville, SC; and a host of loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, co-workers and friends.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by: his brother-in-law, Keele.

A Graveside Celebration of the Life of Dr. Rondey S. Peake will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Wyatt Chapel Baptist Church in Buffalo, SC. Minister Denise Peake, Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in the Wyatt Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC.



Guest Book

Thank you for being a fine example of what hard work, dedication, determination, poise, joy, and happiness looks like. YOU had all of that and more!!!! My prayer is that you were pleased and fulfilled with your time here on earth. May you rest peacefully and know that all is well!! Blessings, Andrea Littlejohn (co-worker)

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I will miss you so much. There will never be a more kind and caring friend as you. I hope you're dancing in the sky. I hope you're singing in the angel's choir. I hope the angels know what they have. I'll bet it's so nice up in heaven since you arrived. P. Lowe

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Prayers and condolences to everyone who knew and loved Rodney.We Worked together 30 years ago at Spartanburg Regional and we shared my nursing books and gave pointers to each other and encouragement to each other.I graduated a few semesters before him with my Rn degree.He was a man of dedication and love.He advanced quickly from Or Tech To Rn and continued to his highest advancement.I never met such a dedicated man who worked overtime and went to college fulltime.Losing his mom at young age he made sure his brother and his goals to become a nurse was his focous.He loved God and people.He took his nursing oath with pride and his focous to continue to the ultimate level in healthcare. To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord.Peace And Blessings In Heaven.I loved you as a little brother with a big heart.Your memories are forever with me.You will be truly missed. Sheila Henderson

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I first met Rodney at Buffalo elementary school. I had a little crush on him lol. We became great friends , he never changed always kept you laughing. Laura Ann Rogers La

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I knew Rondey from when he first started working in the OR. He will always be a reminder that you can achieve whatever you put your mind to . I saw him work so hard and made it to the top of his profession . RIP Rondey . May God bless your loved ones that you leave behind and Grace to get through this time . Tina G.

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Rondey was a very conscientious man and took pride in his work. I really enjoyed working with him. He will be missed. S. Flynn

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10 year reunion, he grabbed my hand and said, "Come on, Pat Lowe" when the DJ played a song for the Electric Slide. We all had a great time that night.

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What a pleasure it is to know this GENTLEMAN. He is a joy to LOVE and to see him achieve so much having come from OUR hometown of Union. Rondey, I will miss your earthly presence but will embrace your spirit in my life

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I first met Rondey 18 years ago while working at Wallace Thompson Hospital in the operating room and we have been friends every since. He later became my preceptor while I was in school to obtain my nurse practitioner degree. Rondey will be greatly missed! The family is in my prayers. Demonica Dunifer, Family Nurse Practitioner

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I first met Rondey 18 years ago while working at Wallace Thompson Hospital in the operating room and we have been friends every since. He later became my preceptor while I was in school to obtain my nurse practitioner degree. Rondey will be greatly missed! The family is in my prayers

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Rondey was a very dear friend of mine. I am so glad that God allowed our paths to cross. Rest in peace, Rondey. I will miss you my friend and brother. Warmly, Fran Adams

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Such a lovely and kind man. I had the honor of working with Rondey for many years. He is a credit to the medical profession. I will miss him. Karen Czuba, M.D.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

- J.W. WOODWARD FH