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1920 - 2010
Thomas Jearl Peden, 90, of Lumberton passed away Monday, April 12, 2010 at his home. He was born March 24, 1920. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary and his 5 children: Charlie and wife Penny, Corless Mcbryde, Peggy Holman and husband Kenneth, Jimmy Peden and wife Barbara and Robert Peden and wife Stacy. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 14th at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee from 5pm -8pm.
Services will be Thursday, April 15, at 2pm, with Randy Hughes and Rev.Cecil S. Davis Officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Beaumont.
He enlisted in the Army on October 3, 1941 and was attached to the 31st infantry medical division on Thanksgivings Day, November 20, 1941 and was shipped to the Phillipine Islands where he was stationed in the Manila Fields and later at Bataan. On April 9, 1942 Bataan fell and he was captured by the Japanese Army and became a POW. He survived the Bataan death March where he was forced to March for 5 days without food or water until they reached San Fernando. The next day the POW's were loaded onto a 'Cattle Rail Car" and sent to POW Camp O'Donnell. He was later moved to POW Camp Cabanatuan, Camp 1 where he remained until early March, 1944. He was then placed on the "Hell Ship" Kenwa Maru and shipped to Japan. He arrived in Japan on his birthday, March 24, 1944 and was placed in POW Camp Fukuoka, Camp #3 and remained there until the end of the war. He received an honorable discharge May 19, 1946 and was later awarded the purple Heart Medal.
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There are currently 7 condolences.
S. K. Tolley
Thursday April 15, 2010 at
2:12 PM
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Charlie,
Karen and I have your family in our prayers during this difficult time. Do not hesitate to call on use if there is anything you need.
S. K. and Karen Tolley
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Wayne & Deborah Walker
Wednesday April 14, 2010 at
9:48 PM
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Charlie,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Zack & Monnie Lucas
Wednesday April 14, 2010 at
1:10 PM
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We are so sorry for your loss. We didn't ever have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Peden personally, but through Stacy, Robert, and their girls, we feel we know him well. He is very much loved by them and will be missed. His service to our country and the indignities he survived as a POW will never be forgotten. He is a true Hero to us. We thank our Heavenly Father everyday for people like Mr. Peden who sacrificed so much for us individually and as a country. Our prayers are for your comfort in knowing he is with our Lord and Savior and is happy. We love you, Monnie & Zack
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Judge Kathy Simpson
Wednesday April 14, 2010 at
12:26 PM
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Robert and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
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Robert Cheek
Wednesday April 14, 2010 at
1:07 AM
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An American Hero may he rest in peace.
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Peggy and Ron Scarborough/Georgetown, TX
rowdygurl@aol.com
Tuesday April 13, 2010 at
9:33 PM
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Charlie, how proud you must be of your Dad! We are thinking of you from across the miles. Our loss is heaven's gain.
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Donna Miller
Tuesday April 13, 2010 at
7:34 PM
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Sis. Peden & family, you are in my prayers. Love you all very much. Donna Miller
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