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I. M. " Peewee" Commer, age 77, of Pine Bluff, died Sunday, March 15, 2009.
Also known as " Pete" to his railroad co-workers, he was born October 20, 1931 at Ferda, Arkansas, a son of the late William J. Commer and Isla Baggarly Commer. He worked for 44 years for the Cotton Belt/Southern-Pacific Railway, serving as yardmaster and terminal superintendent in Arkansas, Texas, California, and Louisiana.
A former Scoutmaster and Little League Baseball coach, he was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, where he served as vestry member, Junior Warden, and Senior Warden.
Two brothers, the Rev. Dr. Bill Commer and Tommy Commer also predeceased him.
Survivors include his wife, June Carol Davis Commer, whom he married on August 12, 1955 at Pine Bluff; sons and daughters-in-law, Jay Commer (Sonja) of Dublin, California and Greg Commer (Jeannie) of Camden, Arkansas; two brothers, H. T. " Pete" Commer and Jake Commer, both of Pine Bluff; a sister, Joellen Thomas of Thornburg, Arkansas; and four grandchildren, Jennifer Commer, Christina Commer, Annie Commer, and Gracie Commer.
Funeral services will be Thursday, 3:00 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church with the Rev. Dr. Cheryl Clark officiating. Interment will be in the Grace Memorial Garden by Fuller Hale-South Funeral Services.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Please make memorials to the Building Fund at Grace Episcopal Church, 4101 South Hazel Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71603.
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