Milton R. Peddicord, 81, husband of Wanda Lawrence Peddicord, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington of a massive heart attack. He was born October 30, 1928 in Cynthiana, Ky. to the late Jess & Mae Thomas Peddicord. Milton entered the service shortly after graduating from Cynthiana High School in 1947. Upon discharge from the Air Force he attended Cincinnati School of Technology. Following that graduation he returned to Cynthiana where he opened his own TV shop. In March 1962 he and his wife Wanda and infant son moved to Florida where he was employed by Pratt & Whitney. During the next 30 years he held a variety of positions, several that allowed him to be a participant in U.S. historical events. One of his proudest career moments was his participation in the flight of Opollo 8, first manned Saturn V launch, first manned Lunar Orbit mission December 21st 1968. His next exciting career moment was when he was at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. and was asked to work on a small part of the Land Rover (moon buggy). In 1999 Milton and Wanda began their retirement life together. Rving together thru out the U.S., Canada & Mexico. Milton & Wanda had 49 wonderful years together and were looking forward to celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. In addition to his wife he his survived by 2 sons, Kevin Peddicord, Louisville, KY & David (Sherri) Peddicord, Gilbert, AZ, 2 grandsons, Steve & Daniel Peddicord, of Arizona, a granddaughter, Sarah (Steve) Koch, Morgan Hills, CA and a very special niece and nephew, Bea & Jim Carmona, Atlanta, GA. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Billie Peddicord.

A gathering of family and friends was held on Friday March 5 at Oddville Christian Church officiated by Bro. Wayne Tolson with an Elks Memorial Service conducted by Lodge #438.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Haven for Dogs, Inc. PO Box 22505, Lexington, KY 40522 or Oddville Christian Church PO Box 646, Cynthiana, KY 41031.