Arthur Lee Peavy Sr.

Arthur Lee Peavy, Sr. was born October 18, 1932. He was the first born in Navasota, Texas, Grimes County. His parents were the late Esaw Peavy, Sr. and Elnora Thompson Peavy. Growing up he attended George Washington Carver High School. With his five other siblings. Later he was drafted into the United States Military, Army Division. Arthur served in the Korean War for eight years and was listed as missing in action for a period. After returning home, he explained to the family that he was a prisoner of war. Shortly thereafter, he obtained a job with the City of Houston and settled down with his first wife, Lois Peavy Jenkins, together they had three boys and two girls, he also has another daughter prior to these children. As he worked for the City of Houston, he and his family were members of Providence Missionary Baptist Church. In his spare time, he was a mechanic, welder, carpenter and a full fledge cowboy. He retired after twenty-nine years of service with the City of Houston. During this time, he met and married his second wife, Lisa Jo Davis, to this union, one son was born, Joseph Peavy. Arthur united with New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, under Pastor David L. Smith. He and Lisa lived together in Rosharon, Texas. On October 22nd he was called home by our heavenly father. Service Details. Service When Thursday, October 29th, 2020 12:45pm Notes 12:45pm Gate time Text Directions Send directions to the event directly to your phone Phone Number: Send Email Directions Get directions to the event directly to your inbox Email Address: Send Email Interment Location Houston National Cemetery Address 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive HOUSTON, TX 77038 Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book