of Frenchman's Bayou, AR

January 17, 1948 - April 5, 2023

Peyton Speck, 75, of Frenchman's Bayou, AR passed away April 5, 2023. He was born January 17, 1948 to O. W. and Alice Fletcher Speck. Peyton was ''above all else a devout Christian with unwavering faith in Christ'', a farmer and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Joiner. He attended the University of Arkansas, where he played football for the Razorbacks and was a Marine Corps Aviation (Rio for F4 Phantom Jets) member for the United State Marines. Prior to joining the military, he was a science teacher at West Memphis Public Schools. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading his Bible, playing cards, especially bridge and riding around the farm after a good rain. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Speck; son, Kane Speck; daughter, Claire Speck; sister, Susan Sumners; step-mother, Beverly Speck and many nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bruce Speck.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Swift Funeral Home
Highway 61 South
Osceola, AR  72370
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com