Rodney Peck

Mr. Rodney Mangum Peck of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025 after battling with his third cancer for several months.

Rodney was born on March 14, 1946, to the late Frances Bookman Peck and Robert Wesley Peck in Richmond, VA. During his teenage years, he started his Native American artifact collection with his first dig at the Butler's residence and set-up his first model train display, gifted by his Uncle Raymond.

After graduating from Old Dominion University with an associate's degree in applied science and mechanical engineering, he went on to build nuclear submarines at Newport News Shipyard and met the love of his life, Mary Ann Brandt through a blind date.

In 1970, Rodney and Mary Ann married in Winston-Salem, NC. After moving to NC, Rodney designed several nuclear and hydro-electric power plants. They started their family in 1974 with their son, Daniel Wayne and daughter Janet Lynn (1979). Rodney established the Piedmont Archeological Society and was very involved with the Central States Archeological Society.

Upon retirement, Rodney's love for historical artifacts grew. His train layout became more elaborate. Throughout life, Rodney enjoyed being at the beach, watching football games and playing card games with family and friends.

Rodney was predeceased by Frances Bookman Peck, Robert Wesley Peck and Jo Ann Peck McGinn (James). He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Brandt Peck, children Daniel W. Peck of Salisbury and Janet P. Amaral (Clay) of Harrisburg, and sister Beth P. Parsons (Ralph) of Virginia Beach, VA. Rodney is also survived by his brother-in-law, Richard W. Brandt (Kathy) of Birmingham, AL. He had several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great nephews.

A visitation will be held at Pitts Baptist Church in Concord for friends and family on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 2-4 pm, followed immediately by a funeral service at 4 pm. Services will conclude with burial in the church cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Pitts Baptist Youth Ministry. Checks can be made to Pitts Baptist Church and mailed to:140 Pitts School Rd NW, Concord, NC 28027.