Mr. Carl Robert Peppeard, 81, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at UNC Health Blue Ridge, Morganton, following a period of declining health.

Mr. Peppeard was born on December 8, 1941, in Ohio, a son of the late Lawrence Edwin and MildredLouise Beardeley Peppeard. He served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Peppeard retired as asecurity guard in the furniture industry.

Those left to cherish his memory include his longtime friends, Dawn London Page and family and Jill London Curtis and family, and his church family at Liberty Baptist Church.

Funeral Services will be held for Mr. Peppeard on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 6 PM at Liberty BaptistChurch with Rev. Gene Gouge officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday, August 9, 2023from 5 PM to 6 PM.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.