Danny Peeler

Gaffney, SC - - Daniel “Danny” Rayford Peeler, of 237 Hickory Grove Road, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Atrium Health Hospital.

Born in Gaffney, he was the husband of Lynne Helms Peeler and the son of the late Billy Rayford Peeler and Kay Sullivan Peeler. He was a graduate of Gaffney High School, enjoyed fishing, camping and had a great love for his family, his church and his Lord. Mr. Peeler was retired owner/operator of JP’s Tires and More and was a member of El Bethel Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife, also surviving is a son, Jonathon “JP” Peeler of Gaffney; a brother, Steve Peeler (Cathy) of Pacolet; two sisters, Cindy Gardner (Reverend Joel) of Blacksburg and Tracie Thomas (Billy) of Gaffney; mother-in-law, Pearl Wood of Marshville, NC; a brother-in-law, Alan Helms (Andrea) of Hartsville; a sister-in-law, Kim Hinson (Doug) of Monroe; a special great-niece, Jacie Jones of Cowpens; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Peeler was preceded in death by a special aunt, Carolyn Hames.

The family will receive friends from 6:00PM until 8:00PM on Monday, June 15, 2026 at Blakely Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at El Bethel Baptist Church with Reverend Larry Melton, Reverend Clifford Phillips and Mr. Steve Allison officiating. Interment will be private for the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: El Bethel Baptist Church, 116 Billy Goat Bridge Road, Gaffney, SC, 29340.

The family will be at their respective homes and humbly ask that you respect their privacy during this time.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC