William I. Peacock Jr, 91, of Lake Placid went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at The Mayflower Retirement Community in Winter Park, FL.  William was a native Floridian who was born in Orlando on May 19, 1932.  He was the son of Ethel Adeline (Sligh) and William I. Peacock Sr.  William has been a resident of Lake Placid for a number of years.  He was a retired owner, general contractor, and builder, building houses from Orlando to Naples.  He served his country with honors in the United States Army.  William was a member of the Community Church of God in Lake Placid.  He enjoyed traveling the world, visiting many countries and ports of call.  William loved to be with family and friends anytime they could get together.  William is preceded in death by his loving wife of 27 years Beverly and he is survived by his loving son Lee Alan Peacock; grandson Lee Austin Peacock and step-daughter Brenda Weissing (Todd).  A service to celebrate William's life will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, June 23, 2023 at the Scott Funeral Home 504 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid with Pastor Joe DeHart officiating. Entombment will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.