We are deeply saddened to share with you that Dr. Kenneth “Ken” Edward Peacock, of Bermuda Run, NC passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 6, 2023 at his home.
Kenneth Peacock Obituary: An Enduring Tribute to Beautiful Soul
His family and loved ones are deeply saddened by hearing the news of his death. They paid tribute to him on social media. Shawn Clark tweeted, “Our hearts are with the Peacock family.”
@appstate @AppState_FB @appstatesports pic.twitter.com/eYtjL9OPN5
— Shawn Clark (@coach_sclark) October 6, 2023
App State Athletics posted on twitter, “App State Athletics mourns the loss of former Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock.”
App State Athletics mourns the loss of former Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock. Our hearts are with his family and the many people he impacted throughout the Appalachian State University and High Country communities. pic.twitter.com/iT942MvdLs
— App State Athletics (@appstatesports) October 6, 2023
Emily Caudle tweeted, “My heart hurts for the entire community as we mourn the loss of true Mountaineer Dr. Kenneth Peacock.”
My heart hurts for the entire @appstate community as we mourn the loss of true Mountaineer Dr. Kenneth Peacock 🤍
If you had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Peacock, you were lucky enough. There will never be enough words, you truly gave you all for Appalachian State! pic.twitter.com/b8cU1jzEqi
— Emily Caudle (@EmilyCaudle18) October 6, 2023
Charles Haynes wrote on Twitter, “This photo is so ironic to me, because Chancellor Kenneth Peacock never turned his back on you.”
This photo is so ironic to me, because Chancellor Kenneth Peacock never turned his back on you. He always had time to speak to you, to listen to your issues, or celebrate your milestones. His motto was “Students first, Quality in All” There will never be another like him. pic.twitter.com/QD6cwNV8zb
— Charles Haynes (@bigCasu) October 6, 2023
Jack Ransone tweeted, “You are gone but not forgotten Chancellor Kenneth Peacock.”
Such sad news, this Chancellor has to be the best Chancellor out of them all. Such an impact he made on Appalachian state and it’s marvel. You are gone but not forgotten Chancellor Kenneth Peacock. I consider myself blessed that I got to attend such a great school. https://t.co/zKulnoSqxC
— Jack Ransone (@RansoneJack) October 6, 2023
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The Inspiring Journey of Dr. Kenneth Peacock
In Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on June 20, 1948, he was born. When Ken retired from his position as Chancellor of Appalachian State University in 2014, he was a member of the Clemmons United Methodist Church.
Ken attended Mars Hill University to complete his undergraduate studies as a first-generation college student. Prior to attending Louisiana State University for his master’s and doctorate in accounting, he started his accounting career at Price Waterhouse in Winston-Salem.
Before arriving in Boone in 1983 to join the Appalachian State University community, he first joined the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce.
In 2007, Ken developed the ACCESS program (Appalachian Commitment to a College Education for Student Success) to offer first-generation, low-income college students from North Carolina a four-year, debt-free Appalachian education.
A priceless legacy of Ken’s commitment to students and their success in the classroom and beyond is this program.
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