James Peguese

On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, James Peguese, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 69.

 

James was born on May 29, 1951, in Florence, South Carolina, to Doland and Pearlie Mae (Cain) Peguese. Graduating in 1973 with a degree in chemistry from Benedict College, James enjoyed a successful career as a chemist retiring from Merck after nearly 40 years. James Peguese married Virginia (Williams) Peguese on July 28, 1973. Together with Virginia, they raised two children, James Desmond and Miranda Diane.

 

James was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia, where he served on the Brotherhood Ministry. He was also a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.

 

Preceded in death by his father, Doland; mother, Pearlie Mae; son, James Desmond; and several siblings, James is survived by his wife, Virginia; daughter, Miranda; and brothers, Willie, Jimmy, and Tommy. He is also survived by a host of loved ones including brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.