Mr. Edward Eugene "Gene" Peal, 95, of Hazel, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Baptist Health in Paducah. Mr. Peal was born on April 24, 1925 in Trigg County to the late Homer and Iva Downs Peal. He was a retired and beloved bus driver for the Murray Independent School District and he never forgot anyone who was on his bus route. Mr. Peal was a former pastor and during his lifetime he founded seven churches. In addition, he worked as a janitor for Big John's Grocery and was also a shop foreman for Murray Machine & Tool. He was a member of Christian Fellowship in Benton. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Mrs. Rubena Stalls Peal; three brothers, Jimmy Peal, Marcus Peal, Bobby Peal; three sisters, Dorothy Griffith, Velma Cagle, Virginia Cottrell as well as a son in law, Rick Clendenen. Those left to cherish many wonderful memories include a son, Donnie Peal (Wanda) of Broken Arrow, OK; a daughter, Debbie Clendenen of Benton; a brother, William Peal (Mildred) of Lynnville; a sister, Robbie McReynolds (James) of Mayfield; four grandchildren, Richie Clendenen (Jenny), Renee Owen (Landon) Brandi Haynes (Chris), Alisha Peal and six great grandchildren, Chandler, Evie, Greyson, Olivia Haynes, Kyndal Owen, Trey Clendenen. The funeral service for Mr. Peal is set for 11 AM on Monday, March 15, 2021 at the Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home, 1804 Highway 121 Bypass North, Murray. Richie Clendenen will officiate and burial will follow at Murray City Cemetery. His family welcomes visitors from 6 PM - 8 PM on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the Heritage Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Christian Fellowship School, 1343 US-68, Benton, KY 42025. Please join family and friends in honoring the life of Mr. Edward Eugene "Gene" Peal by visiting www.imesfh.com and posting your tributes and memories. The Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for the family of Mr. Gene Peal.