George Mayhew Peaden, Sr., 80, of Pensacola, FL passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024.

George was born on February 22, 1944, in Pensacola, FL and grew up in nearby Baker, FL. He graduated from Baker High School in 1962. After graduating, George enlisted and served in the US Air Force (USAF) from 1962 until 1966. During his military service, he was stationed in the Philippines for 15 months. From 1966 to 1968, he served in the USAF National Guard.

George entered and remained in the Plumbers and Steamfitters Apprentice School from 1967 to 1972. He then joined the Local Union 336 from 1972 to 1975. He spent the remainder of his career employed at the Naval Aviation Depot, Naval Air Station Pensacola until it closed, finishing his career at Public Works at NAS Pensacola where he retired in 1999.

The love George had for his family was abundant. From being the neighborhood dad when his children were young to being a papa, he loved being around his family. George and Betty were blessed with 58 years full of love, family, and joy. He was deeply proud of his daughter and son, and he delighted in spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Always the encourager, he never stopped praying for and loving his immediate and extended family.

George loved Jesus. He was passionate about God's love, salvation and had a hunger for the word of God, reading and memorizing large portions of the Bible. He was a faithful member of Northridge Church.

George is preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Julie Peaden and his sister, Joyce Gilmore.

Survivors include his "little bride" and wife of 58 years, Betty Peaden; daughter, Michelle Davis (Ray); son, George Peaden, Jr. (Eva); granddaughter, Amber Cooke (Daniel); grandson, Luke Davis; great-grandsons, Ethan, Emerson, and Everett Cooke; brothers, Steve and Larry Peaden; as well as four nephews and five nieces.

Visitation will be held 10:00am until a Funeral Service begins at 11:00am Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Northridge Church, Pensacola, FL, with Pastor Tom Curley officiating. Burial will follow at Good Hope Congregational Church Cemetery in Baker, FL.

Pallbearers will be Lloyd Driver, Kenneth Parker, Jackie Nelson, Jessie Nelson, Jonathan Caswell, and Aaron Orr.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to Northridge Church, 2075 E. 9 Mile Rd., Pensacola, FL 32514.