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Dr. Mark Douglas Peacock, lovingly known as "Doc," passed away on July 24, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, North Carolina. He was 71 years old. Born in Lansing, Michigan, on November 28, 1953, Mark was the son of the late Charles Arthur and Nancy Ann Peacock of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. A lifelong scholar and healer, Mark earned his bachelor's degrees in zoology and health sciences from Duke University-where he met the love of his life, Sheila Hodges, in the Duke Chapel Choir. He went on to receive his medical degree from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and completed his obstetrics and gynecology (Ob/Gyn) residency at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. He proudly served as a Commander in the United States Naval Reserve Medical Corps for ten years, during which he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, for three years and deployed during Operation Desert Storm. Dr. Peacock founded a private Ob/Gyn practice in Cornelius, North Carolina, later relocating to Huntersville, where he served patients for more than 25 years. Over his nearly three-decade career, he delivered more than 10,000 babies in the Iredell-Mecklenburg region. To him, medicine was not just a profession-it was a calling. His patients always came first, and he dedicated his life to their care and well-being. Mark was a man of many passions. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He adored his family, motorcycles, Corvettes, sailing, NASCAR, and football. He had a wardrobe of delightfully bold shirts and a deep appreciation for both the Renaissance Festival and a perfectly timed joke. Known for his sharp wit, Mark could always make you laugh-often with an eyebrow raised and a clever remark at the ready. Mark's love of music was a constant throughout his life. He first sang in the Duke Chapel Choir and Chorale and continued to find joy in singing for many years. He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Mooresville until his health declined, singing in the choir for a few years. Mark remained a proud supporter of both the Duke Chapel Choir and the Chapel Music Endowment, grateful for the role music played in shaping his life and relationships. In addition to his medical affiliations as a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), Mark was a proud brother of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He cherished the lifelong friendships formed there and especially looked forward to reunions with his fraternity brothers, most notably their tradition of attending Duke basketball games at Madison Square Garden. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 50 years, Sheila Hodges Peacock; his four children: Benjamin Haigh Peacock (Jen), Arthur Joseph Peacock (Blythe Henderson), Mark Ansel Peacock (Allison), and Darlene Linda Peacock; his siblings Constance Lynn Peacock, Sueanne Sylvester (Dan), and Charles Dean Peacock (Marjorie); his cherished granddaughters, whose laughter and light were among his greatest joys; and many godchildren, nieces, and nephews. Though his earthly life has ended, Mark's legacy endures in the lives he touched through his family, his patients, and the thousands of babies he helped bring into the world. He will be remembered for his steadfast love, his selfless acts of service, his gratitude for his wife Sheila's strength in his final years, and his unwavering commitment to those in his care. A memorial service will be held in Mooresville, NC at a future date. Interment will take place at Old Tennent Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Manalapan, NJ in the Fall. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Mark's honor to the Duke Chapel Choir and Chapel Music Endowment or the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Foundation. https://www.gifts.duke.edu/chapel https://www.acog.org/giving "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." - 2 Timothy 4:7 NIV

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Dr. Mark Douglas Peacock

November 28, 1953 - July 24, 2025