Father John Alan Peek

Father John Alan Peek went to his eternal reward on Monday, September 7, 2009 in Dickinson, Texas. Father Peek was born on January 5, 1951 and educated in Griffin. He graduated from Georgia State University. He had been raised a Protestant, but in 1973 began to receive instruction in the Catholic Faith. He was conditionally baptized in 1974 by a conservative Franciscan priest in Atlanta. Father Peek began attending the traditional Latin Mass at the chapel of the Society of St. Pius X (the 10th) in Atlanta in 1978. Twelve years later he made an Ignatian Retreat in Winona, Minnesota which induced him to consider entering the SSPX seminary. He left his accounting career to test his vocation in the fall of 1990. During his time at the Seminary, he benefited from summer travels where he explored the legacy of Christendom in Europe and America. Father Peek was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on June 22, 1996 by His Excellency, Richard Williamson in Winona, Minnesota. After his ordination, he was appointed to St. Peter's Priory in Browerville, Minnesota, where he helped the Sisters of the Society of St. Pius X (the 10th). From there, he went to Queen of the Holy Rosary in St. Louis, Missouri from February to September of 1998. He was transferred to Los Gatos, California in 1998. Later, Father Peek performed his priestly duties in the northeast until he came to Dickinson, Texas in December 2008. Since that moment, he was able to give the sacrament of Penance, and celebrate Masses for the faithful at Queen of Angels and at St. Michael's in North Houston, Texas. Surely people enjoyed and profited from these graces until he was called to his death, having suffered degenerating health issues patiently and quietly for over a year. The wake for Father Peek was held at Queen of Angels Roman Catholic Chapel in Dickinson Texas from 5:00pm until 9:00pm on Wednesday, September 9th. A public Rosary was offered at 6:00pm. A Solemn High Requiem Mass was celebrated by District Superior Reverend Father Arnaud Rostand at 10:00am on Thursday, September 10th. There were other priests, who knew Father, attending funeral ceremonies. A Prayer service will be said at 9:00am on Monday, September 14, 2009 in the Chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Father Christopher Danel will officiate. Friends may visit the family Sunday evening from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Father Peek's wish was to be laid to rest close to his parents, Jack and Imogene Peek, who are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. His brother, Jack E. Peek and wife, Sheila, of Griffin; aunt, Betty Jones of Griffin; uncle, David Peek of Forest Park; nephew, Robin Peek of Pike County and several cousins would like to thank all those who helped Father Peek in any way during this time.

Father John Alan Peek

January 5, 1951 - September 7, 2009