James Ellwood Peoples passed away at age 76 on September 22, 2019. James, known to all as Jim, was born on July 6, 1943 in Antlers, Oklahoma to William Nathaniel Peoples and Carrie Mae (Hawkins) Peoples.


Jim is survived by his three children Tonya (Ben) Sawyer, Michael Peoples and Brian Peoples, 3 grandchildren, 1 brother, 2 sisters and several nieces and nephews.


Jim served in the United States Marine Corp from 1960 - 1964 as an aircraft mechanic with VMCJ-2, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, in Cherry Point NC. After coming back to Oregon he had many jobs as a labor worker and car salesman.


A Celebration of Life will be held on October 12, 2019, 1pm at the Hopewell Community Church, 21600 SE Church Rd, Dayton, OR 97114