Mr. Albert Rell Peck, Sr., 87, of Salem, KY, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services.
Rell was a Navy Veteran graduating from college in California while serving. Rell returned to Salem after the Navy to work with his father operating TR Peck and Son Trucking Co and eventually became sole owner of the business. Upon retirement from his company, he returned to college and received an MBA from WKU in Bowling Green. Rell served two terms as Mayor of Salem, helping with many city projects over the years. Rell was a huge advocate of Salem, serving not only as a city commissioner and two term Mayor, but also as President of Salem Lions Club. He was awarded the honor of KY Colonel and became a proud member of American Legion Post 217 in Salem.
Rell was a proud and dedicated member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for many years and loved serving God.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Patricia Peck; one son, Albert Rell (Debbie) Peck, Jr. of Salem; daughter, Rhonda (Mark) Wiman of Paducah; step-daughter, Lissa (Brad) Byers of Port St. Lucie, FL; grandchildren, Brandon and Jordan Wilson, Rachelle Korves, Bill McNamara, and Ron Hansen; great grandchildren, Lona and Auden Korves.
Rell was preceded in death by his first wife, Lona Mae (Guess) Peck; son, Timothy Peck; sisters, Carole Brown and Dietra Peck; grandson, Jim Hansen; and his parents, TR and Aurella (Murray) Peck.
Funeral services will be Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 2 PM, in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services with Bro. Jerrod Quertermous officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, March 1, 2025, after 5 PM, in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to: American Legion Post 217, PO Box 70, Burna, KY 42028.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.
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| Mar. 24, 1937 | Feb. 20, 2025

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