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Peter "Pete" Virden, III

d. May 23, 2026

Biloxi

Peter (Pete) Virden III, 31, passed away in his hometown of Biloxi, MS on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Pete was a son, a brother, a nephew, a grandson, and a friend to all he met.

Pete was born in New Orleans, LA, with the city’s love of music already embedded in his soul. He carried this passion and appreciation throughout his life. Pete loved to play the trumpet and the bass and would pluck a chord while deep in thought or listening to your story. He was a great listener and had excellent comedic timing. He often played a tune at the apex of your story just to make you laugh. He was deeply funny and a joy to be around.

Friends described Pete as a gentle giant. He loved basketball and never got tired of being asked if he played. He loved his New Orleans Pelicans. Pete also loved the outdoors and all animals, big or small. He grew up with dogs, cats, birds, hedgehogs, and one very long-lived betta fish. He once nursed a baby bunny back to health. Pete was kind to all those around him. It was difficult to find a more welcoming person.

Pete is survived by his parents, Peter Virden Jr. and Katrina Sekul Virden, his sister, Claire Virden, his grandmother, Alice Acree Virden, and aunts and uncles Maria Sekul, Pete Sekul, Jenny Virden, and George Virden. He is greeted in the afterlife by his grandparents Anthony Sekul, Barbara Bullock Sekul, and Peter Virden Sr., as well as his dear aunt, Nadine Sekul, whom he loved immensely. Pete will be deeply missed by his family.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home – 675 Howard Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530, with a Memorial Service at 6:30 PM.

Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Peter (Pete) Virden III.

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Saturday, May 30, 2026

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home

675 Howard Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530

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Memorial Service

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Starts at 6:30 pm (Central time)

Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home

675 Howard Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530

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