Bob was born to Carl and Ruth Peacock on a forty acre, one mule, share cropper farm in a shotgun house in Graceville, Florida.

Early years was a hand to mouth existence slopping hogs and picking cotton for 1/2 cent a lb.

As soon as possible, he packed his flour sack shirt and bib overalls and joined the Navy.  Five years (1947-1952) in the military was spent on aircraft carriers as a catapult specialist.

In 1952 he married, Juanita Mendoza.  This was "the best move I ever made" and lasted just days shy of 71 years.

After leaving the service and developing an interest in education, he enrolled in college.  Bob earned his undergraduate degree by attending Everett Community College, Florida State and Western.  His graduate work and Principal credentials were received from Central.

Broke and in debt, he started work in the educational field in Marblemount, WA.  He and Juanita loved the Skagit Valley and decided to make it their home.

After two years in Marblemount, they moved down river to Concrete.  After several years in Concrete, Bob spent the remainder of his teaching career in Sedro Woolley, retiring in 1984 after serving in many administrative positions.

While in education, Bob fished in Alaska in the summers.  After retirement, he continued to be involved in commercial fishing.  Bob had partnerships in many fishing adventures including - salmon, herring, and halibut fishing in Southeast Alaska, shrimping in the Gulf of Mexico and long lining tuna in Hawaii.

Bob is survived by his wife, Juanita, daughter, Colleen, son, Mark (Kelly), sister, Joyce and grandchildren Alysha, Kellen, Marissa and Grant.

Thank you to the staff at "Where The Heart Is" and "Hospice of the Northwest" for their care and support.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army, 3001 "R" Ave. Ste.#100, Anacortes, WA 98221.

Graveside services will be held at Hawthorne Funeral Home on July 28, 2023 @ 2:00 pm.

Please share your thoughts of Bob and sign the online guest register at www.hawthornefh.com

Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, WA.