Jesse Doyle “Pete” Peppers, age 81, of LaFayette passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Pete retired from Combustion Engineering. He was an avid member of the LaFayette Church of God and supporter of Kingston Church of God. He loved his church family. He and his wife Evie recently retired as Senior Leaders of the church Senior Group.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Evie Lee Peppers; sons, Jeff Peppers of Ringgold and Chris (Rachel) Peppers of Fort Oglethorpe; grandsons, Worth Peppers and Kevin Jackson; granddaughters, Camry Peppers and Khrista (Blaine) Cook; great-grandson, Kamden Cook; special nephews, Hank Peppers and Greg Cox; and special nieces, Pepper Thompson, Kelly Pallazza, and Trena Jackson.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, August 7, in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Josh Edwards, Dr. Jerry McNabb, and Pastor Kenneth Oliver officiating.

Interment will take place in West Hill Cemetery in Trion, GA.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Jackson, Blaine Cook, Scott Jackson, Bobby Wooten, and Chris Finkbone.

Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, August 6, at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.