Pat attended grade school in Livingston, then moved to Liberty, Texas where he worked in his father’s auto parts store. He attended junior high and high school in Liberty, Texas and was active in FFA and high school athletics. He married Brenda (Gripon) Peebles in 1968.

Pat and Brenda attended Sam Houston State University where Pat received a degree and teaching certificate in agriculture. Pat worked for the Texas Department of Corrections at the Walls Unit in Huntsville, Texas during his time in college. After graduation they moved back to Liberty where he taught agriculture for three years and had their two children, Laurie and Todd. In 1977 he started his own oilfield vacuum service company (Oiler Vacuum) which he owned and operated for 10 years. Following his time in the oilfield industry, Pat went back to work for the Texas Department of Corrections and ultimately the Windham School District, which moved the family to Lake Jackson, Texas in 1988. During his time with Windham School District, Pat served as the CTE teacher, counselor, principal, and vocational supervisor. He also earned his master’s degree in education from Sam Houston and his mid-management and counselor’s certifications. Pat and Brenda returned to Livingston, Texas during this time, and built their home on top of the hill at his family’s farm. He retired from Windham School District in 2011.

Pat was a farmer and an avid outdoorsman. His children and grandchildren were his pride and joy. As a father, he fostered a love of agriculture through involvement in 4-H. He supported his kids in all their activities, from sports to theater. He continued this devotion as a grandfather and loved for John “Pat” Peebles Visitation Today

his grandkids to come to the farm where he taught them to fish, shoot, and take care of farm animals.

Pat is survived by his wife of 56 years, Brenda Peebles; his dau g ht e r, Laurie (Peebles) Zuehlke (spouse David Zuehlke); son Todd Peebles (spouse Laura Peebles); his grandchildren: John Samuel Zuehlke, Sloan Elise Zuehlke, Kara Standeffer (spouse Harrison), Andrew Ferguson, and Tommy Ferguson; his great granddaughter, Poppy Standeffer; his brother Rick Peebles; and his sister Mary (Peebles) Clymer (spouse Mike Clymer). Pat is preceded in death by his parents Tony and Elaine Peebles, his brother David Peebles, and his sister-in-law Sharon (Hill) Peebles. Many of his aunts, uncles, and cousins are from Polk County.

Pallbearers will be Mike Clymer, Todd Peebles, David Zuehlke, Sam Zuehlke, Andrew Ferguson and Thomas Mayo. Honorary Pallbearers will be Rick Peebles and Tommy Ferguson.

Visitation will be at Cochran’s Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas on Sunday, August 4 from 5-7 p.m. A celebration of Pat’s life will be held at Cochran’s Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas on Monday, August 5 at 10 a.m. followed by a graveside service at Peebles Cemetery in Goodrich, Texas with Gary Hargraves officiating.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.