Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Peters

Ronnie was born in Chattanooga and lived in Danville, Virginia, for many years before moving to Chattanooga and then to Cleveland in 1989. He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church in Cleveland and was a member of The Believers Sunday School class.

He was preceded in death by his biological mother, Katherine Martin Stoner; adoptive parents, Charles “Pete” and Margaret Peters; and special aunt and caregiver, Martha Martin Cooper.

Surviving are cousin and caregiver, Sarah Elrod, as well as several cousins residing in Cleveland, Chattanooga, and Manchester, Tennessee, and Danville, Virginia.

Ronnie was a true man of God and professed his faith in Jesus Christ to so many residents of Cleveland and Chattanooga. He was a real gentleman and very polite and well-mannered. He enjoyed gospel singing, social events with his Sunday School and church, family outings with cousins, and eating good country cooking. He was a friend to anyone with whom he came in contact and was well known to so many Clevelanders from his almost daily walks along the streets of Cleveland, especially along Keith Street. His dream annual vacation was a trip to Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN. His excitement was almost uncontrollable for weeks prior to a scheduled trip. He also loved his membership at the local Senior Center which he attended daily Monday – Friday and made many wonderful friends at that location, especially a gentleman called “Super”. He will be missed by all who knew him, especially special friends, Travis and Laurie Walker, his Sunday School class members, as well as longtime friend, Ana Earwood.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 PM on Sunday, April 24, 2016, followed by funeral services at 4 PM at the funeral home. A private burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery on Monday, April 25, 2016 at 2 PM.

Pallbearers will consist of cousins, Lyman Cooper, Bill Martin Payne and Robbie Taylor, as well as cousin-in-law, Paul Elrod. Honorary pallbearers are cousins Joe Cooper, Donald Cooper, Bill Payne, Charles Payne, Gene Morgan and Ricky Morgan.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to The Believers Sunday School class of Westwood Baptist Church in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist. 7414 Old Lee Highway.