Obituary of Doug Peden

James Douglas “Doug” Peden, 56, husband of Jennifer Galloway Peden, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, September 2, 2023.

Mr. Peden was born in Simpsonville to Carolyn Johnson Peden and the late James Vernon Peden.   He was a Mason and a member of Joanna First Baptist Church.  Doug loved to fish, Alabama football, and dirt track racing, but his greatest love was being “Papa” to his grandchildren.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two sons, Austin Williams (Tiffany) and Clayton Williams (Sheena); four grandchildren, Ethan, Hunter, Daisy and Paisley; two sisters, Nancy Coker and Wanda Meares (Paul); a niece, Erica Royalty (Ben); two nephews, Cake Coker (Lauren) and Will Meares; a great-niece, Addison Royalty and a great-nephew, Malachi Royalty.

A Celebration of Doug’s life will be 5pm Tuesday at Joanna First Baptist Church, 301 Magnolia Street, Joanna, SC 29351.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.