A native of Athens, Mr. Peters was the son of the late Joseph Nunnally Peters Jr. and Mary Louise Hayes Peters.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Peters of Athens; stepdaughter, Becky Yarbrough (Marty) of Winterville; stepson, Charles Grimes (Deborah) of Carlton; brother, Larry Peters (Retha) of Acworth; sister, Joann Cantrell (James) of Clermont; numerous step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; in addition to numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from 5-7 p.m. at Bernstein Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the chapel at Bernstein Funeral Home with Reverend Joe Wood officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Online condolences may be offered at www.BernsteinFuneralHome.com.
Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.