Jeffrey Peoples was born on June 16, 1965, to the patronage of Walker and Lillie Mae Peoples. Jeff loved to play football he played at King High School, Knoxville College, and Alabama State University. He loved to talk about driving trucks and being on the road, which led him to a 30-plus career as an owner/operator and driver. He pursued and later worked for The City of Tampa for the solid waste department for five years as a specialty equipment operator. Jeffrey was a proud Mason with the Jim Wilson Lodge. He will always be remembered for his stories and making those around him laugh. He will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; aunts; uncles; and brother, George Peoples, Sr.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; aunts; uncles; and brother, George Peoples, Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Celeste Gibbons- Peoples; children, Terrell Peoples (Bruktawit), and Chris Peoples (Christine); grandchildren, Calvin Peoples, Adriana Peoples, Andre Peoples and Tiana Peoples; parents, Walker and Lillie Mae Peoples; brothers, Walker Peoples, Jr. (Vonzell) and Nate Peoples (Amber); aunts, Barbara Lambright, Willie Ann Peoples, Alice Peoples, Patricia Peoples, Minnie Lee Peoples, Mary Peoples and Idella Tyler; uncle, Hazel Peoples; nieces, Tia Peoples, Dr. Jessica Christian (Justin), Marin Peoples and Taylor Peoples; nephews, Khevin Peoples (Jessica), Jordan Peoples, George Peoples, Jr., Gino Gibbons and Garrett Gibbons; mother-in-law, Agustina P. Gibbons; brother-in-law, Duan Gibbons (Cheryl); best friends, Ken Myers, Darryl Scott, and Chadwick Hannah; special sister, Melissa Watson; cousin/sister, Liz Coates; city of Tampa Solid Waste family; special family and friends, Tom and Virginia Ronan; God-mother, Ruth Jefferson; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Calling/Visitation Hours
Friday, May 10, 2024
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Aikens Funeral Home
2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33610

Traditional Funeral Service
Saturday, May 11, 2024
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Spring Hill M.B. Church
E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Tampa, FL