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John M. Peck

d. 1985

American politician (died 1985)

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About John M. Peck

John M. Peck was an American military personnel and politician.

John Malcolm Peck Jr. (died July 2, 1985) was an American politician from Virginia. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1956 to 1964.

Early life John Malcolm Peck Jr. grew up in Fincastle, Virginia. He graduated from Roanoke National Business College. He went by the nickname Jack.

Career Peck served as a captain in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked for Appalachian Power Company from 1945 to 1963. He was a member of the Fincastle Fire Department from 1947 to his death.

Peck was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Craig and Botetourt counties, from 1956 to 1964. He was a member of the privileges and elections committee.

Around 1963, Peck opened a real estate office in Daleville. In 1967, he lost the race for Botetourt County commissioner of Revenue. In 1983, he was elected to the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors. In January 1984, he was named chairman of the board and stepped down for health reasons in December 1984 and resigned from the board in March 1985.

Personal life Peck married Martha Murray. They had a son and two daughters, John M. III, Susan and Patricia.

Peck died on July 2, 1985, aged 66, at a hospital in Salem. He was buried in Godwin Cemetery.

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Important facts

Died
1985
Nationality
Positions held
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates

Frequently asked questions

Who was John M. Peck?

American politician (died 1985)

When did John M. Peck die?

John M. Peck died in 1985.

What was John M. Peck's occupation?

John M. Peck was a military personnel and politician.

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John M. Peck was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John M. Peck

· Wikidata: Q130376257

· DBpedia: John M. Peck

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