Mr. Freddie Howard Peguese, 87, peacefully passed away on March 17, 2023, at Hospice of High Point. He was born on May 19, 1935, in Marlboro County, a son of the late Cleola Graham and Charlie Townsend. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Betty Louise Peguese; stepfather, Peter Peguese; and Theresa Peguese, sisters, Jessie Bell Quick, Virginia Watley, Pecolia Quick, Mary Magaline Byrd, Emma Townsend and Deloris Easterling.

Freddie attended the High Point Public Schools (William Penn High School) After high school, he worked at Carolina Springs and Carolina Sample books where he retired from.

Freddie was faithful member of First Emmanuel Baptist Church, where he attended over forty years.

Freddie enjoyed working in the yard and was always willing to lend a hand to neighbors and others. He was a dedicated to helping his family in any way he could. Freddie also had a favorite pastime of fishing every chance he could get.

He leaves to cherish precious memories his three sons; Freddie Peguese, Jr. (Dianne), Kevin Peguese (Felisa), and Ricki Peguese, all of High Point, NC; eight grandchildren, Mia Peguese, Tyson Peguese, Freddrick Peguese, Nicole Peguese Compton, Yvonne McDonald, Jason Peguese, Bryan Peguese, and Michael McDonald; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Catherine Bailey; a special niece Cynthia Quick.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at First Emmanuel Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.