James Heath Peek
September 13, 1974 ~ May 14, 2016
Resided in:
Weaverville, NC
James Heath Peek, 41, died Saturday, May 14, 2016.
A native of York, SC, he was a son of Sammy and Ruth Ann Cantrell Peek. Mr. Peek was a graduate of Montreat College and had worked as a special events coordinator at Ridgecrest Assembly and in the HR Department of the Grove Park Inn. He was an Eagle Scout, Scout Master, and a creative web designer.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Rita Queen Musengwa-Peek; daughter, Thandi Makayla Peek; son, Ethan Jordan Peek; and maternal grandmother, Lucille Cantrell.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday in the Gaither Chapel at Montreat College, with the Revs. Ben Whitmire and the Rev. Bobby Musengwa officiating. The graveside service will be at 4:00 p.m. at the Locust Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Groce Funeral Home, Patton Ave.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Thandi and Ethan Peek in their father's memory.
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Hi my name is Kayla and I am a local bible teacher. I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. There is a very comforting scripture at Isaiah 25:8. It says that soon Jehovah will swallow up death forever and that he will wipe away all of the tears. So we can all look forward to a time when death will be no more. I hope that this scripture can bring some true comfort during these difficult times.
Queen and family – my heart breaks for you. I hate this is how we meet. I pray we can stay in touch. You have already made an impact in my life.
Sammy and Ann – you opened your hearts to me so many years ago. I’ve never forgotten that. Heath and I shared the love of music and I will always treasure the times we played in church together. It makes my heart smile that Heath was a Scout Master in the Boy Scouts. My daddy loved ‘his boys’ so much and Heath was no exception. Heath always went out of his way to help others like when he helped The high school band get the instruments on and off the field. I know they are both catching up and talking about old times.
I know Heath is showing off his piano skills at the feet of Jesus right now. I know he’s holding me a seat beside of him so we can play the piano together even if it’s just one more time.
Please contact me if you need anything.
We grieve with you in your sudden loss. We lean on the everlasting arms of Jesus when we have to walk through the valley of the shadows. On the other side is the light of His eternal glory. Thanks be to God Who gives us the victory through Him. Death is not the last word. Jesus is. He awaits those
who seek, find and follow Him. Your Scouting family, Chaplain, Troop 50
Family of Heath Peek, I am so very sorry about Heath’s death. My love, thoughts, and prayers are with you during this very sad time. May God comfort the family. God bless you. Love, Rosa Lee Brigman
I am so sorry and saddened to hear of Heath’s passing. May God give you peace in this very sad time. I love you.
We were so very sorry to hear about Heath’s untimely passing. Praying for God’s comfort and peace for the whole family in this difficult and sad time. We love you very much.
Ruth Ann and Sammy, I send prayers and Love for your family at this time.
A young man gone to soon. May God bless and comfort each of you.
Words can’t even begin to tell you how sorry I am. I wish so much I were there with y’all this week. Heath has always been a special young man to me. I have so many memories of Jason and Heath growing up, our times in Florida, and our visits in N.C. We shared many laughs and some tears along the way, but through it all God has been beside us. I pray that during this time y’all hold on to your trust in God and know that he is with you every step of the way. Sometimes soon I am coming to spend some time with everyone since I can’t be there now. Thank you for sharing Heath with me through the years. I will never forget the sweet letter I received from him during my struggle this past year. Heath always had a way with words. He is in heaven now playing the piano as beautifully as ever, and one day we will all be together again! Love y’all
So sorry. I know the pain. Words right now are not enough. I will just say I hold you in my heart.
We are very sorry to hear of Heath’s sudden passing. He was incredibly welcoming to my son, Noah, as he entered scouts this year after a move over the summer. Praying for God’s comfort throughout this journey and that God will shelter each of you under his mighty wings.
To all of Heaths family and friends, I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Love and prayers from your South African families. Musengwa, Rasivhetshele, Nwanamidwa, Masango and Manyuha.
MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. WE ARE GOING TO MISS HEATH. HE WAS OUR 3RD. SON. WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU. WE LOVE YOU.
Our prayers are with you.
Love,
June Ballard
Lisa Gray
Lori Miller
In sharing my grief with a dear friend, he sent me the following that I share with you in case it may help. I am still quite shaken by this news, and I have no words. God bless you for what you have done for him and his. Thank you for welcoming me as family. I will see you soon.
Consolation
by Rabbi Harold Schulweis
I would comfort you, my dear friend
I would wipe away your tears
Turn your sorrow into joy.
I would console you
With words of wisdom
Of the need for acceptance of the inevitable
The inexorable course of life.
I would speak to you of truth
The immortality of influence
The afterlife of memory
The echo of goodness
In the cavern of our lives.
But the sages caution
Not in haste
To console the bereaved
Not too soon
To begin the healing.
I would raise the heavy weight
From your heart,
Wave a wand and transform your grief.
But the heart has its own wisdom
Sets its own time
And will not be rushed.
Now is the time for silence The dumb silence that awaits
the coming of a new mood, And a brighter spirit
With you, dear friend,
I will be silent
Tomorrow we will speak
Ann and Sammy I love you so much! My heart breaks for you. May God give you grace and heal your sorrow. I just found out yesterday or I would have been there. I will see you soon!
I am so sorry. I can not even begin to know how you feel. I would be at the funeral but my oncologist has told me to not be in crowds. Please know that I will be with you in spirit. I pray for God to give you comfort.
Heath and I worked together for many years with weddings in both chapels
in Montreat. He was the sound technician and was always prepared to do
a special job.
I had the privilege of being the wedding director for his and Queen’s wedding. It was such a beautiful one.
My heart is sad, but I will always remember the happy smile he always had
on his face.
God’s blessings upon this precious family.
So sorry for your loss heath was a very good friend and went to school at flat Creek elementary and high school too my deepest condolences to all family
So sorry to hear of your loss,our prayers are with you. May God bless and help you in this time of sorrow.
so sorry for your loss praying for your family