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James E. "Orange" Peeler

Passed 09/11/2025

Obituary For James E. "Orange" Peeler

Mr. James Everette “Orange” Peeler, Sr., 79, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at VIA Health Partners (Hospice) in Shelby, NC. He was born on May 30, 1946, in Cleveland County, NC to the late William Forrest Peeler and Elizabeth Marie Knightner Peeler.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Jerusalem Christian Fellowship of God Church, Shelby, NC at 2:00 PM. Burial will take place at Philadelphia United Methodist Church, Lawndale, NC. The reception of family and friends will be at the church from 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM. The family will be meeting at 393 Holmes Street, Shelby, NC, only on Wednesday, September 17 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.


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We extend our condolences to the family of Mr.Peeler .We are praying for each of you during this time of grief.We know God to be a keeper and that he never fails. He is always with us. Peace and blessings to the family ❤️🙏🏽. The Webber family. The Bullard family

Roger/Suzette Ross

Mr.Peeler, was a great man,his wife,such a beautiful lady,and children and grandchildren, such a joy to his life,you have my prayers and love,always,John Huskey, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,223-327-9042.

John Huskey

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of James E Orange Peeler. Orange was a kindhearted, loving and caring person. Growing up, we lived not to far from Mr and Mrs Peeler and our parents got together occasionally to fellowship. I will always respect and appreciate his kindness and good nature . He always greeted you with a smile and was happy to assist you, if you needed help. He enjoyed going to church, spending time with his family and conversing with friends. I will always appreciate him for his good deeds , as a classmate and a good friend. Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers during this time of grief.

Isabelle Famble

Prayers and condolences to the family of Orange Peeler. Mr. Peeler was a wonderful person. I knew his family. He knew my whole family. I remember him from Kester furniture company years ago. May God give you all strength and comfort to make it through this time of sadness. He's definitely a soldier in God army up in heaven.🙏🙏🙏❤️‍🩹

Jackie Hopper

Prayers and condolences 🙏 rih Constance Wilson Family And Friends 🙏

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As a friend of Orange James Everett Peeler,I can honestly say that he was a good man;never saying anything negative about anyone;that he had three loves,his family,his God and the opportunity to share one of his stories of the past.

James Jefferies

So sorry for your loss condolences to the family

So sorry for your loss my condolences to the family and friends of the family Rip

To the family: I am very sorry to hear about your love one passing. I went to school with Orange and the last time I seen him was at White oak Manor in Shelby when he was taking therapy and we had a long conversation about the school days. I graduated with his sister Gwendolyn in 1962 . Orange was a good person and he will surely be missed. May the Lord comfort you during this time of grief. My condolences to the family 🙏 James Stowe

James Stowe

I worked at dialysis where I met Mr.Peeler. He was a precious man, and will be missed. Praying for your family.

Phyllis S

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

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