Michael Peevy

Michael D. “Mike” Peevy, 56 of Newnan, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2009. He was the son of the late Ernest and Lillian (Adams) Peevy. Mr. Peevy was a Director of Music Ministries and Adult Studies at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Newnan, Georgia for the past 9 yrs.. Prior to joining the staff at Cornerstone UMC, he directed the music ministries at Kingsland UMC in Kingsland, GA, Covenant UMC in Dothan, Alabama and First UMC in Clayton, Georgia. Mike also directed choirs at First UMC in Buford, Georgia, and Fairview Presbyterian, Lawrenceville, Georgia. He was a 1975 graduate of Berry College where he received a BS degree in Music Education and was a charter member of the Phi Mi Alpha Music Fraternity for Men at the college. He was president of both the band and chorus during his senior year. He was a member of the chapter of UM North Georgia Fellowship of Music and Liturgical Arts Music Camp, he was an active leader and instructor in Music Theory for over 20 years. Mike was a member of Choristers Guild and the Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts. He has served as an officer of the North Georgia Chapter of the Fellowship and the Dothan Chapter of Choristers Guild. One of his favorite summer activities has been an instructor at the North Georgia Fellowship sponsored Youth Music Camp teaching Music Theory, Instrumental Ensemble and guitar. He was an active director of adult, children’s and youth choirs and instrumentals and handbell groups and performed with the Gwinnett Choral Guild. He was active in the Atlanta South Walk to Emmaus and Chrysalis community. He married Susan Landress Peevy on March 22, 1980. In addition to his wife Susan, he is survived by his brothers, Edwin Peevy of Winder, GA and Randy & his wife Hope Peevy of Tallahassee, FL and several nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mckoon.com In lieu of flowers the family request donations in his memory to the Music Ministry of Cornerstone UMC, 2956 Hwy 154, Newnan, GA 30265 or to ones favorite charity. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson Street, Newnan, GA from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 3:00 PM at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Newnan with Rev. Joe Watson, Dr. Ken Ray and Dr. David Campbell officiating. McKoon Funeral Home 770-253-4580

Michael Peevy

February 15, 1953 - May 3, 2009