In 1921, W. W. Slover, John's son, and W. W.'s brother-in-law, J. H. “Hoke” Peacock, began a tomato-crate operation at the site. Eventually, they expanded the business. Slover & Peacock, in this small community, operated a multi-function industry during the Depression years. It consisted of a planing mill, a crate factory, a cotton gin, and a general store. A fire destroyed the business in 1948. On December 31, 1948, the followingJ. H. Peacock, J. L. Peacock, Jerry Shinalt, F. A. Shinaltdissolved their partnership in the Peacock Crate Company at Turney.
Jerry Peacock Shinalt, a son-in-law to Peacock, bought the plant in 1950. In 1959, J. L. Peacock and Phillip Peacock renewed the partnership of Peacock Crate Factory. The bill of sale noted that five frame houses were included in the sale. Peacock manufactured vegetable container covers until the early 1970s.