He is predeceased by his parents, Arnette and P.W. Often, the family was not even aware of the way he helped others, until someone told them years later. He gave generously of his time, his experience and his money to help so many people. He was a mentor to many family members, friends and people less fortunate. Throughout his life, Ed was very quiet and humble, but had a determined spirit. This included organizing many family trips and bringing the family together as often as possible, whether it was a simple get-together or a big celebration, it was always fun.
Above all, faith, his love of family and dedication to business never wavered. Although the Pecks made many international trips, they especially enjoyed a three-month trip around the world on the maiden voyage of the Queen Elizabeth II.
In 2019 on his 101st birthday, Volusia County honored him with a reception announcing plans to have an oceanfront park named in his honor in Daytona Beach Shores, which opened in June of 2022.Īlthough he did work hard, he also loved traveling, Gator football, playing golf, cards and being with close friends. In 2018, he was the Grand Marshall of the Daytona Beach Shores Christmas Parade. His efforts not only changed the coastline of the Daytona Beach/Ormond Beach, but provided jobs, homes and spurred significant tourism for thousands of people, delivering substantial economic impact to the community. His legacy includes numerous other condominiums, including Peck Plaza (the tallest on the coast from Maine to Miami when built), The Caribbean, The Ashley, Seychelles, The Peninsula, The Sherwin and Ormond Heritage, only to name a few. in 1969 (which is still owned and operated by his family). It is well known that they were pioneers in the condominium industry, having built the very first oceanfront condominium in this area, Surfside Club in Daytona Beach Shores, and opening Peck Realty of Daytona Beach, Inc. In 1969, after selling his timber business, the Pecks who had always loved and vacationed in Daytona Beach, decided to move here and begin a new phase of their lives. In 2006, he was honored on Florida Field as a 50-year Gator Booster, a service that now exceeds 70 years.
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He was also chosen as Boss of the Year by the Professional Women’s Association of Gainesville, FL. He was President of the Rotary Club and later elected as District Governor of Rotary International. Governor Farris Bryant appointed Ed as head of a committee to raise money for the University of Florida. While there, he was a member of the First Baptist Church and was very active in the community. He met and married Hilda Williams, the reigning Miss Atlanta (1939) and first Miss United States (1939) in 1940 and they were happily married for 71 years until her death in 2011.Īfter serving in the Army during World War II, the Pecks moved to Gainesville, FL, in 1945, where Ed opened his own timber business. As our family mourns the passing of our patriarch, Edwin Wyatt Peck, Sr., better known as Big Ed, who passed away on Jat age 104, we cherish the wonderful memories we have of this remarkable man.Įd was born in Florence, SC, but was raised in Atlanta, GA, the third of seven children.
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