Steve Junior Peek, age 72 of Eddyville, passed away at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah Friday, February 6, 2026. Steve was an avid UK fan, whom the grandchildren called Popi.
Steve’s parents were the late Henry Thomas Peek and Dorothy Mae Riley Peek. He is preceded in death by his ex-wife, Melba Colgan Peek, and one brother, John Earl Peek.
Survivors include two sons, Daniel Peek of Eddyville and David Peek of Eddyville, two sisters, Betty Lou Lambert and husband John of Prairieville, LA, and Patricia Fritz and husband Curtis of Eddyville, one brother, Tom Peek and wife Judy of Kuttawa, ten grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, February 13, 2026, at Dunn’s Funeral Home in Eddyville with Rev. Jed Ramey officiating. Burial will follow in Fredonia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Dunn’s on Thursday.
