Bill > HJR0178

This resolution honors and commends Peebles Funeral Home, a long-standing family-owned funeral service business in West Tennessee with roots tracing back to 1884. The resolution provides a detailed historical overview of the funeral home's origins, starting with Colonel Simon H. Walker, the first undertaker in Fayette County who began making coffins in 1826, and chronicling the business's evolution through multiple generations of family owners. It highlights key milestones such as the establishment of the first funeral home in Fayette County by John Wetzler, the consolidation of Crawford and Simmons Funeral Homes by Thomas Gordon Peebles in 1973, and the construction of a dedicated funeral home facility in 1974. The resolution also acknowledges the current owners, Michael and Jennifer Tilghman, who purchased the business in 2014 after working with the previous owners. Ultimately, the resolution celebrates Peebles Funeral Home's 141 years of service, recognizing its commitment to serving the community with excellence and compassion in times of loss, and formally commends the business for its significant contributions to West Tennessee.

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR0178&ga=114