Mr. Milton Wayne Peete, age 70 of Athens, AL passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Tut Fann Veterans Home. Mr. Peete was born on November 21, 1948 in Lacy Springs, AL.
He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Peete and his step-son, David McMahan.
Mr. Peete is survived by his mother, Ruth Peete of Athens, AL; sister, Christy Chittam of Athens, AL and brothers, Rodney Peete of Athens, AL and Keith Peete of Tanner, AL.
While in the United States Marine Corps from May 12, 1967-March 6, 1970, Mr. Peete served in the Vietnam War. He received many military awards including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Purple Heart and the Rifle Qualification Badge (Sharpshooter).
There will be a graveside service for Mr. Peete at 1:00PM on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Roselawn Cemetery with Dick Chittam officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00PM-12:45PM at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home prior to the service.
