Starling

Peacock Sr., 66

MILLSBORO - Starling Peacock Sr. of Millsboro died Thursday, May 24, 2007, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. He was 66.

He was born in Aurora, N.C., son of the late Collie and Ruby Louise King Peacock.

He was a retired truck driver, retiring from William B. Street, Inc. after more than 20 years of service.

He was a member of New Holy Trinity Church of God in Christ and was a trustee of that church.

He was "always there" when someone was in trouble. When someone was in need "he was on it."

He was a real people person and loved to hunt, loved working outdoors and liked to watch wrestling on TV.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Henry and Frank Peacock.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Arinthia S. Peacock; a son, Starling Peacock Jr. and his wife, Jaime of Milford; eight daughters, Ruthynia A. Walker and her husband, Kenneth of Laurel, Louise V. Peacock, Tracy Taylor and her husband, Dexter, and Charlene Lewis and her husband, Rodney, all of Laurel, Starlene Mercer and her husband, Joseph of Dover, Kayana Peacock of Harrington, Ashley Peacock of Georgetown, and Samira Peacock of Millsboro; 10 sisters-in-law; a host of family and friends, nieces and nephews and 19 grandchildren; a great-grandchild on the way; two god-children, Leslie Collins and Craig Stanley; and his faithful canine companion, Dipstick.

Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at the New Holy Trinity Church of God in Christ, Millsboro.

Viewing will be today from 6-8 p.m. at the Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro and again one hour prior to the service in the church.

Minister L.T. Blackshear will officiate.

Interment will be in St. John Second Baptist Church Cemetery.

Flowers are welcome.