David W. Peoples

David W. Peoples - age 86 of Knoxville, MO passed away Monday morning, January 24, 2022, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO.  He was a 1954 graduate of Polo High School. David served in the United States Army from August 3, 1954 until his honorable discharge on October 8, 1957.  He was united in marriage to Darlene Arey on December 30, 1954, at the St. Paul Christian Union Church, near Richmond.  They raised their family in Blue Springs and retired to Knoxville in 1996. He worked for General Motors at the Leeds Plant for 24 ½ years.  David joined the Polo Masonic Lodge #232 in 1997 and has been a past Master.  He was also a member of the Polo American Legion Post #557.  David enjoyed woodworking, bird watching, metal detecting, mushroom hunting, mowing, spending time outdoors, fishing, and spending time with family. David was an animal lover, rescuing enough dogs to have been known as the Knoxville Animal Rescue.  He cared for the Knoxville Cemetery for over twenty years, mowing and weed eating.  David was known as a practical joker and always had a joke to tell; he had a great sense of humor.  He also enjoyed playing cards, vegetable and flower gardening.  He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd “Tate” and Leola Peoples; son, Denny Peoples,  siblings, Harold Peoples, Robert Peoples, Lucille Nicholson, Jim Peoples, and Shirley Knuckles.  

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Darlene of the home; children, David Lynn Peoples (Laurie) of Independence, MO, Ken Peoples (Cheri) of Stilwell, KS; daughter-in-law, Joyce Peoples of Cameron, MO; grandchildren, David William Peoples (Nicole) of Grain Valley, MO, Ashton Minick (Josh) of Seattle, WA, Jonathan Wylde (Haley) of Harrisonville, MO, Shawn Foster of Independence, MO, Amy Barker (Joey) of Lee’s Summit, MO, Jeff Peoples (Kim) of Cameron, MO, Jason Peoples (Gina) of Polo, MO, Jennifer Adams of Polo, MO, Garrett Peoples, Grant Peoples, Grayden Peoples and Gabraelle Peoples, all of Stilwell, KS,; great-grandchildren, Bella, Mack, Ace, Ava, Simon, Montgomery, Ryleigh, Charlee, Michael, Jeremiah, Annabelle, Alexis, Joey, and Henry  -- Tatum, Cadence, Avery, Jasey, Arey, Adena, and Easton; great-great granddaughter, Isabella;  sister-in-law, Diane Peoples of Rayville, MO;  several nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family.

The family respectfully requests that all in attendance wear a facemask, due to the ongoing pandemic. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Mirabile Church Ladies Aid, Knoxville Community Church, Christ Cupboard Food Pantry or the donor's choice in care of the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Knoxville Community Church south of Knoxville (19021 HWY 13 Rayville, MO 64084). The family will receive friends one-hour prior to the service at the church. Burial and Full Military Honors will follow the service at Prairie Ridge Cemetery, west of Polo. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Family Funeral Home in Polo. (660) 354-2214. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com

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