It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Graham Peace, who died peacefully on November 19 in Austin, Texas. Graham was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, known for his kindness, curiosity, and gentle spirit.
Graham was born in Harare, Zimbabwe, on January 7, 1955. In 1960, his family moved to Cape Town, South Africa, where he spent his childhood exploring the area’s natural beauty and developing a lifelong love of animals, learning, and adventure. He attended boarding school in Bloemfontein before attending Rhodes University, where he studied from 1973 to 1977 and graduated with an accounting degree.
After a brief stint in banking, he saw a future for himself in Texas. In 1990, he and Sandy moved to the United States and quickly made Austin their home, where he built a full and meaningful life.
Graham was a thoughtful, deeply caring person with a distinctive laugh and a quiet sense of humor. He loved cooking, fishing, and perfecting recipes, and he took great joy in discovering new spices, tools, and good bargains. Known for his patience and calm nature, he was someone whose presence made others feel at ease.
Above all, Graham was a proud father. He often spoke of his sons, Malcolm Peace and Gordon Peace, and of the pride he felt in the men they had become. He was also a loving grandfather to Adelyn “Addie” Peace, Raelle “Rae” Peace, and Palmer Peace.
Graham is survived by his sons and grandchildren; his sisters, Veronica Rex and Yvonne Van Tonder Peace; his brother-in-law, Mike Rex; his nieces and nephews, Anthony Rogers, Caroline Rex, Graham Rex, and Jennifer Rex; and many extended family members and friends across the United States and South Africa.
He will be remembered as someone who was always present, even from afar, and whose influence lived in small, meaningful moments. In Graham’s memory, his family offers this reminder: do not wait to do the things you hope to do, and do not wait to say the things you need to say.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on:
January 4th, 2026, from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Island in New Braunfels, Texas