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Edward L. Peyton, 90, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 28, 2024, after a lengthy illness at Liza's Place in Wheeling, WV.
He was born July 16, 1933, son of the late James and Mildred Karges Peyton of Wheeling.
He graduated from Triadelphia High School and attended West Liberty University. Ed served in the U.S. Army Red Ball Express in Europe.
Ed and his brother worked for their father throughout their high school years at the Esso Station on National Road in Wheeling. After returning from his military duties in 1954, he went on to manage and own the Esso/Exxon/ Marathon station for 41 years at which time he retired and passed the business on to his son.
In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his daughter, Christine Peyton.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jewel Dudgeon Peyton; daughter, Cindy (James) Bly of Pittsburgh, PA; son, Paul (Michele) Peyton of Murrells Inlet, SC; brother, Jim Peyton of Wheeling; four grandchildren, Laura Fronius, Andrew Bly, Allison Holdman and Kylee Moreland; and one great-grandchild, Elijah Fronius.
Ed was a loving husband, dad and grandfather with a wonderful sense of humor who taught his grandchildren to call him "Goono."
Per Ed's wishes, his body was donated to the WVU Human Gift Registry.
The family will receive friends and relatives for a memorial service to honor Ed's life on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 11 AM at Kepner Funeral Home, 900 National Rd., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304-232-2732).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Liza's Place, Valley Hospice, St. Rt. 150, Rayland, OH 43943 or online at valleyhospice.org.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the Peyton family at kepnerfuneral.com