Johnny Dow Peters, 64, of Kingsport, TN, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 17, 2021, following a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born in Boise, Idaho, on August 31, 1957. He was a graduate of Ketron High School and never met a stranger. A proud union man, he lived for his family, fishing, and UT football.
Johnny is survived by his wife of nearly 42 years, Barbara; his daughter, Tiffany; daughter, Audrey and son-in-law, Matt Bingham; grandson, Caleb Stout; sisters, Kim Burkey, Donna Simpson, Jean Collins, and Linda Price; brothers, Bill Peters and Danny Barrett; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Peters and Mary Ferry; sisters Selena Williams, and Peggy Haynes; and brother Gary Peters.
The family will receive friends at East Lawn Funeral Home on Thursday, October 21, from 5:00-7:00 pm, followed by a memorial service at 7:00.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital of Memphis, TN, or Petworks Animal Services, 3101 E. Stone Dr., Kingsport, TN, 37660
