James Sterling Peek Jr., 83, of Brandon, died Sept. 19, 2016.
He was born May 5, 1933, in Sparta, Tennessee. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
He is survived by his son, David Elkana Peek, of Dover; and granddaughter, Sara Vertie Peek, of Valrico.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hildaguarde Sara Peek; parents, James Sterling Sr. and Allyne Peek; and sister, Betty Jean Hiott.
Private interment was held at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell.
Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.