Peter Eric Peck, 83, of Vero Beach went to be with his Lord on June 1st, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born in Los Angeles, California on June 3rd 1933 to the late Edwin R. and Thelma C. Peck. He received a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering in 1956 from his beloved Clemson University and on July 4th of that year married the former Barbara Jean Buckner of Anderson, SC. They moved to Vero Beach in 1963 where "Pete" began a career as an aeronautical engineer for Piper Aircraft. He held many positions in his 35-year career, including Chief of Structures, before retiring in 1999.

Pete was very active in his community, serving in many capacities at the First Presbyterian Church, including Sunday school teacher and deacon. He appeared on stage in many performances of the Vero Beach Theatre Guild and served several terms as a board member and president. Pete was an avid private pilot and was a member and officer of the local chapter of the Florida Aero Club. Pete also loved sports and coached both youth football and soccer, and was proud to be the first head coach of the VBHS girl's soccer team in 1983.

Pete is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Barbara; his sons, Eric (Tammy) Peck, of Adairsville, Georgia and Brian Peck of Vero Beach; as well as grandchildren, Lauren Peck of Adairsville and Justin Watt of Akron, Ohio.

A visitation will be held from 6 to 8pm on Thursday, June 8th, at Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home, with a memorial service to follow on Friday, June 9th, at 11am at the 1st Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimers Association or St. Judes Children Hospital. Anyone wishing to send the family a message or share a story is asked to visit Pete's memorial page at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.