Cletus William Peck, aged 73, passed away peacefully from this life on January 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Cletus was a resident of Sun City Center, Florida.
Cletus was born on June 8, 1952, to William Peck and Shirley Mae Smith. He attended Auburn High School, and then joined the US Navy, where he spent his years on the USS Forrestal, traveling all over the world. He was very proud of his time in the Navy and enjoyed being a part of many veteran events.
Cletus was the epitome of a hard worker. Although he held many jobs, including the Rockford Sanitary District, his career spanning most of his life was plastering. It was the family business and was passed down from his father. He continued plastering for 50 years. Plastering evolved into many other construction projects. There really wasn’t anything he wasn’t able to do or fix. He constantly pursued ways to improve the many homes he had throughout his life. He was always in search of the next big adventure, project, or challenge. He lived most of his life in the Rockford and Machesney Park area but enjoyed living in the warmer climates where he lived in Arizona for several years and eventually moved to Sun City Center, Florida. He worked for Sun City Center doing buildings and grounds maintenance which allowed him to visit with the residents. There was not a person that he met that he didn’t leave an impact with. To know him, was to love him. He was always there to lend a hand or offer advice.
Beyond his work, Cletus was a devoted husband to his wife of 16 years, Glynda Peck. A loving father to Desiree (Nick) Dawson, and Dustin Peck. He was a proud grandfather to Ethan, Cameron, Colin and Mia. They were his pride and joy. He is also survived by his Brother Gregory Smith, Sisters Suzette (Timothy) Bargman, and Crystal Draffkorn, several nieces, and his lifelong friend John Benjamin. Cletus was preceded in death by his Mother Shirley, Father William, and brother-in-law Jay Draffkorn.
Cletus enjoyed golfing, going to the beach, spending time at the casino, going on cruises and traveling to different places. He loved cooking for his family and making Christmas cookies with his grandchildren. He enjoyed golf cart rides in the neighborhood and working in the yard and the many rides taken on his Harley. He loved his dogs Ruby and Misty. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.
Join us for a Celebration of Life on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM at Sun City Center (Florida Room), 1009 North Pebble Beach Boulevard, FL 33573.
There will be a service with military honors in Machesney Park, IL at a future date.
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You nailed it good job thank you. See you there love you greg
I am so sorry for your loss. He had a great an full life. Draw comfort from that. I will be praying for your family.
He was a one of a kind man. He’d help anyone who needed it! He was one of the nicest people that I have had the privilege to know! He is going to be greatly missed. Praying for you and your family!
Our deepest sympathies to Glynda and to all of Cleko’s family as there will be a very large hole left in many lives including ours. He really was bigger than life and we think of him every day and will miss his laughter in our lives.
Rest in peace, dear friend, and someday we will see you again.
Sorry for your loss, yall are in my prayers.
Dennis
Glynda I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We had the privilege of meeting Cletus a few years back and certainly enjoyed being in his company, a genuinely kind man. Thinking of you all and sending our love.