Charles Martin Peery Jr., 69. of New Market VA passed away June 19, 2023 at the University of Virginia Medical Center.

He was born February 20, 1954, in Fredericksburg VA, to the late Charles Martin Sr. and Mildred Caroline Bilhardt Peery.

Charlie in his younger years worked alongside his father at the Register Angus Cattle Farm in New Market, where he did many cattle showings. He also worked at Roadcap live haul. He was a member of the New Market Fire and Rescue, along with many civic groups and volunteered for many other groups. He was a community icon, as he was chief of police for the town of New Market. He was respected by his fellow police officers. He was a member of Woods Chapel Independent Bible Church in New Market where he served as treasurer for several years. Charlie was a loving and attentive caregiver to his wife.

On June 20, 2003, he married Priscilla Faye Orebaugh who survives.

Surviving are two sisters; Irene M. Peery of Charlottesville, Barbara A. Peery of New Market; close family to include stepchildren and grandchildren.

Pastor Glen Turner and Pastor Tim Miller will conduct a Memorial service at 3 PM Sunday June 25, 2023 ,at Woods Chapel Independent Bible Church in New Market. The burial will be private.

Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to Woods Chapel Independent Bible Church, 58 Splinter Lane, New Market VA 22844

Arrangements are entrusted to Grandle Funeral home in Broadway.