In loving memory of

Hollis Peeler
March 13, 1952 - April 2, 2020

Hollis Lee Peeler, (68), departed this Earth Thursday, April 2, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Hollis was born March 13, 1952 to Julia Reeves and John Peeler Sr. in Koscuisko, Mississippi.
Hollis Lee Peeler graduated from Broad Ripple High School (Indianapolis, Indiana) in 1970.
There, he received honors in football, wrestling, basketball, and track. He married Getsy Althea
Price on August 12, 1989 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Hollis worked for Geuple Demars for many
years as a deliverer, up until their closing. Hollis continued full-time with his own landscaping
company that provided services throughout the Greater Indiana Area. He had a special love,
devotion, and passion for children. Forty years ago, he founded and created a Charitable Youth
Development Non-profit program, Peeler's Pals, that continues to aid children from single parent
homes, within Indiana. Peeler's Pals took children on monthly excursions, provided food
services/donations, back to school supplies and clothes. Every December, Peeler's Pals held a
special event, "Clothe a Child At Christmas," that provided clothing to children from single
parent homes. Every summer on the first Saturday of August, for 40 consecutive years, Hollis
gathered 20 volunteers to escort 100 children by bus, to Indiana Beach until their closing in
2019. In 2013, he received the "Heart of A Father" Award from the "Fathers and Family"
Company of Indianapolis, Indiana. Hollis was a devoted member of Oasis of Hope Baptist
Church where he attended every Sunday morning service.
Hollis is remembered for his jokes, making people laugh, and his love for cruises.
Hollis is preceded in death by (mom), Julia Dodd;
(father), John A. Peeler Sr.; (brother), John A. Peeler Jr. (Karen).
Hollis is survived by (wife);Getsy Peeler ; (daughters) Kim Peeler, Quana Peeler, AlVerti
Holland (Michael), (step-daughter) Kelli Price, and (step-son) James Price (Kela) ;
(sisters) Laura Clark(George), MarThelma Staley, Elizabeth Gary (Anthony); and a host of
nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and a great- grandchild.

Tributes

Tom Quadrini wrote on May 3, 2020:

"My condolences to the Peeler family. I have always admired Hollis's sense of humor and his dedication to his "pals" . He will be missed. Peace be with you my friend. "

Jerry Wickware wrote on Apr 18, 2020:

"My condolences to the entire Peeler family in passing of your love one Mr Hollis Peeler Rest In Heaven My Friend"

Christopher S Watkins wrote on Apr 17, 2020:

"My condolences to the family Christopher Watkins "

Hattie L. Carlis wrote on Apr 17, 2020:

"Thank you for being a staunch supporter of the Lords work in Liberia during my early years as a missionary there. God bless you may your legacy live on. Hattie L. Carlis"

Elizabeth Gary wrote on Apr 17, 2020:

"I hope you?re resting comfortable in Heaven my brother! Your wisdom and strength and wisecracks will be sorely missed!"

Barbara Turner wrote on Apr 17, 2020:

"Praying for the family he was a great man and will definitely be missed"

Marilyn Johnson wrote on Apr 17, 2020:

"I will hold my memories of him working in Pastors store. Passing out his sarcastic jokes. I never knew wthr to laugh or cry hahaha. But underneath that hard exterior was a VERY NICE, GIVING MAN! Marilyn Johnson Truth In Christ Member?"

Leroy and .Monica Kirk wrote on Apr 10, 2020:

"To Getsy and the family of Hollis Peeler: Hollis had a special way of always putting a smile on others' faces. He loved supporting and helping kids, and did a great job! That takes a special heart given by God. We will miss him and pray for the strength and comfort you need to get through both now and in the coming days. Love, Leroy and Monica Kirk Merrillville, IN "