Harrison Peeples Obituary

PEEPLES, Harrison SCOTIA, SC - Dr. Harrison L. Peeples, 88, died May 2, 2006, at his home. Dr. Peeples was born February 6, 1918, in Scotia, SC, the son of the late Marion Lee Peeples, MD, and Annie Mason Peeples. He was a graduate of Furman High School, The Citadel, and the University of Louisville, Kentucky, Medical School. He served as Captain in the US Army Medical Corps from 1943 through 1944. He practiced medicine in Hampton and neighboring counties for over 50 years. He served as President of the South Carolina Medical Association from 1979 to 1980. In 1980, he was named South Carolina "Family Doctor of the Year" and in that same year was named as one of the "Top Ten" Family Physicians in the United States by the American Academy of Family Physicians. He served on the Board of Trustees of the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston for over 28 years, and served as Chairman of that Board from 1970 through 1974. He had served as a member of South Carolina Higher Education Commission; as Vice Chairman of the Rural Health Foundation of Hampton County; member of the Board of Education of Hampton County; Delegate to American Medical Association; member of the Board of Visitors of Clemson University, and Founder of the Baptist College of Charleston (now Charleston Southern University). He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Medical Science Degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. He was a member of the Lawtonville Baptist Church, where he had served as Deacon and Superintendent of the Adult Department Sunday School. He devoted his life in multiple endeavors designed to strengthen health care services in Hampton County and the state. He was preceded in death by his brother, Marion Lee Peeples, Jr., M.D. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Cleland Peeples, and their three daughters: Elizabeth P. Laffitte and her husband Henry S. Laffitte, of Allendale; Patricia P. Westmoreland, M.D., and her husband William T. Westmoreland, M.D., of Greenville; Brenda P. Batten and her husband Wise H. Batten of Estill. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Henry Spann Lafitte, Jr., and his wife Elizabeth Fraser Laffitte of Columbia; Elizabeth Harrison Laffitte of Atlanta, GA; William Harrison Westmoreland and Thomas Marion Westmoreland of Greenville; Lee Elizabeth Batten of Mt. Pleasant; and Wise H. Batten, Jr., of Estill; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the Lawtonville Baptist Church in Estill, SC, on Friday, May 5, 2006, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Dr. James F. Norris and Rev. Barney Tuten with interment following at Lawtonville Cemetery near Estill. The family will receive friends at their home in Scotia. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday after the services. The family would be happy to receive written remembrances of Dr. Peeples. Memorials may be made to: The Medical University of South Carolina, 165 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425; Lebanon Cemetery Association, c/o John D. Causey, 1029 Tin Cup Road, Garnett, SC 29922; or Lawtonville Baptist Church, PO Box 1057, Estill, SC 29918. PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME, 300 Mulberry St., Hampton, SC 29924 is assisting the family with all arrangements. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on May 4, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Harrison Peeples

11 Entries

W. FRED HUSBANDS

May 10, 2006

We,the FRED C. Husbands family of WAYCROSS GEORGIA,wish to express our deepest sympathies to the entire PEEPLES family. We missed DR. PEEPLES at the recent LEBANON home comming. My Daddy, FRED C. HUSBANDS, was a boyhood friend of Dr. Harrison and over the years I have heard many wonderful storys about their early childhood days in and around Scotia. I always enjoyed seeing him at the Lebanon homecoming and checking the other side of those storys.

We all will truly miss him and cherish the memories He and Daddy shared about their early life.

THE FRED COLLINS HUSBANDS FAMILY

FRED C. HUSBANDS

W. FRED & LUCILLE HUSBANDS & FAMILY

ROBERT L.& GAIL HUSBANDS & FAMILY

EVA LYNN HUSBANDS RATLIFF & MIKE RATLIFF & FAMILY

DAVID L. & MARGRET HUSBANDS & FAMILY

Charlene Barnes Barrett

May 5, 2006

Dr. Harrison Peeples lived his religion which placed him far above the average human being - he believed in civic duty, professionalism, and most of all family values. The professional goals that he attained would make any parent proud. His involvement in trying to make his community a better place was his satisfaction. He along with his lovely wife, Lib, instilled Christian values not only in their children, but friends of their children, and everyone whose lives they came in contact with through their genuine love and compassion for each and every individual. Dr. Harrison and “Miss” Lib’s generosity extended to the four corners of the earth. They invented the word kindness and their words and actions always came from the heart. Dr Harrison will be missed by everyone and this void can never be filled for his family or friends but each and everyone of our lives have been enriched by knowing this wonderful gentleman “Daddy Doc“, we will never forget you..

Bert and Barbara Waits

May 4, 2006

Dearest Brenda,

We consider it a great privilege to have had the opportunity to share a meal at your home with your wonderful father. We know he will be deeply missed. Our thoughts will be with you in these difficult times. Love, Bert and Barb

carol mulryan(crapse)

May 4, 2006

we are so sorry about your lose. dr.harrison was our family doctor for several generations.he has treated the crapse family for many years. he was one of the best.he will be sadly missed. our deepest synpathy to the family.

our thoughts are with you.the family of john and elizabeth crapse and family.

Carolyn and George Laney

May 4, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Lib, Libby, Brenda, and Trisha and your entire family. We send you our love and condolences.

Madeline Smith Griffin

May 4, 2006

I will never forget Dr. peeples & his wonderful care.

Mom had no money but he saw us anyway when we were sick. He delivered my twin sisters, at no charge. He did it all because he cared about the health of everyone.

Marsha Floyd

May 4, 2006

Dr. Harrison meant a great deal to my family growing up and was truly a great man. Mother thought the world of him. God Bless -

Marsha Floyd, daughter of Marjorie Smith.

Hughsie Long

May 4, 2006

Dr. Harrison Peeples, was a fine man and physcian. Whom everyone respected and loved. He brought a lot of people in this world including my two daughters Susan and Denise Long. He will be sadly missed by family, friends, and the community.

Sincerly

Hughsie E. Long

Vince Delisi

May 4, 2006

Although I never met Dr. Peeples, his daughter, Brenda, was a wonderful teacher. Her father must have been a fine man to have raised such a wonderful woman.

Belinda McCoy

May 4, 2006

Truly loved by all of Hampton County-Delivered and cared for us!

Chuck and Margaret Allen

May 4, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Peeples family. Our wonderful friends Trisha and Toby are very dear to all of the Ballard family and GIG. We love you and are sorry we will not be able to come to the funeral.

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