Garland "Peachey" Phillip Showalter Obituary (1935

Garland Phillip "Peachey" Showalter, 87, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away on January 18, 2023, at Sentara RMH Medical Center. Mr. Showalter was born on January 23, 1935, in Rockingham County, to the late Earl Miller Showalter and Marjorie Frances Philips Showalter Whissen. He worked as a machinist mechanic at Metro for 30 years, Wrangler in Luray, White Swan Uniforms for ten years, J.E. Morgan for nine years, and full time at Walmart as an assembler. He was known as 'The Sewing Machine Man" and often serviced machines around the area and made alterations for people from his shop. He served in the National Guard for eight years, was a member of the Valley Saddle Club, Harrisonburg Moose Lodge #1686, and a lifelong member of Hose Company #4. In July, 1956, he married Shirley Jean Hopkins, who preceded him in death on December 24, 2005. He is survived by his daughter, Suzanne Bowman, and husband Samuel, of Harrisonburg; grandchildren, Steven Eric Johnson, of Woodbridge, Allison Nicole Allar, and husband James, of Woodstock, Erika Kay Johnson, of Franklintown, PA; brother-in-law, Delaney Hopkins and wife Brenda; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Paul Riggleman, Bobby Riggleman, and Mike Hartman. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Showalter was preceded in death by his son, Steven James Showalter, and his siblings, Everette Showalter, John "Jake" Showalter, and Earlene Showalter Gordon. Wendell "Sonny" Henkel will conduct a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Singers Glen Cemetery. Those wishing may view and sign the register book from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Singers Glen Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 373 Singers Glen, VA 22850, or to the Singers Glen Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 75 Singers Glen, VA 22850. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.