James Vaughn Peake
July 7, 1958 - September 9, 2020
James Vaughn Peake of Portland passed away unexpectedly at home on September 9, 2020. Jim was a hard working husband and father who loved his family and many friends. Jim will live on in hearts of the many lives that he touched. Jim was born July 7, 1958 in Lansing to the late Vaughn and Catherine (Schoettl) Peake. He graduated from the Grand Ledge High School Class of 1976 and went on to work for the Parish Co. as a heavy equipment operator. The last decade, Jim became an instructor at AIS teaching heavy equipment operation. He enjoyed attending car shows, going to the casino, fishing and traveling. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Karol (Monroe); daughter, Jennifer (Rick) Martin; sisters, Dawn (Bill) Sherman, Pat (Denny) Schartzer, Gail VanAlphen, Sue (Dale) Harlow, Karen (Wil) Linley along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Jim was preceded in death by son, Ryan on June 5, 2019. A funeral service will be held Monday, September 14, 2020, 1:00 p.m. at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with Pastor Roy Atherton, officiating. Interment will follow at Pioneer Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 11-1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to the Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48906 (https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=cahsad&id=23).
James Vaughn Peake of Portland passed away unexpectedly at home on September 9, 2020. Jim was a hard working husband and father who loved his family and many friends. Jim will live on in hearts of the many lives that he touched. Jim was born... View Obituary & Service Information