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CHARLES E. "CP" PETERS Jr.

CHARLES PETERS Obituary

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Charles E. Peters, Jr., 58, a resident of Fort Myers Beach, sailed into the sunset of his life on June 11, 2010.

Charlie loved life and found peace in the sun and sailing. For "CP", every day was a Saturday and every Saturday was a celebration. He never met a stranger and shared his positive outlook with his special phrase, "Keep A Smile". He will be remembered by all whom he touched in life.

Charlie was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Ann Peters and is survived by his father, Charles E. Peters, Sr. of Tampa, FL and his daughter Ashton Peters of Austin TX.

He was a proud graduate of FSU and was employed by Medline Industries in the medical supply business for many years.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord, 8121 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers. Donations may be made in Charlie`s name to the Dolphin & Whale Hospital at Mote Marine Laboratories, Sarasota, FL.

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Published by The News-Press from Jun. 17 to Jun. 18, 2010.

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Connie Lyons

June 11, 2020

I believe I posted here when Charlie passed. This year would have been Charlies 50th Bishop Kenny High School Reunion. COVID-19 has canceled the event, but Charlie is ever remembered and loved as an integral part of our high school experience. Charlie truly never knew a stranger and all of us that remember him do so with love, affection, and a smile. He touched us all. His daughter should know he was loved strongly by his fellow teens. Charlie and I also went to FSU together. I was a Little Sister to his SAE fraternity so was able to see first hand the love his brothers had for him. We called him Woodstock, or Woody. Love you, old buddy; rest in peace.

March 1, 2016

Ashton, I only just found out that your dad passed away. I am heart broken, Also to find out that Charlie Sr passed really put me in a state of depression. Charlie was a very special person. The world is not the same without him. Just know that your dad & grandfather worshiped the ground you walked on.

RIP Charlie, I will always love you,

BUGGY

Pam (Ackerson) Barden

June 21, 2012

Ashton, I was a classmate of Charlie's at St Jude's and we continued our friendship while I was at Notre Dame and he at Barry. I lost track of him when the family moved. I was crushed when I read in the obit that he live on Ft Myers Beach. I live in Ft Myers. I wish I had stayed connected and could have continued our friendship. He was a wonderful kid and I know he had to have been a wonderful man. Someone mentioned his blue eyes. They were startling with those lashes. Our lives are richer for knowing him. If you're on FB, please look me up. God bless you.

Ashton Peters

December 13, 2011

Thank you everyone for your kinds words and stories. It is so nice to hear your memories of "CP" :) I miss my dad incredibly and am still working on understanding a life without him in it. He was a wonderful person and father. I love him with all of my heart and soul.

I wanted to also let everyone know that Charlie's dad, Charlie Sr. passed away this past May. We miss him so much. His friendly, playful nature combined with a commitment to his faith made him an inspiration and gift to his family. We are all so sad to have two wonderful people gone too soon. I take comfort in knowing that they are reunited with God.

Greg Ryan

October 26, 2010

Dear Ashton,
Dear Ashton, Your dad and I were so close at a time when I think we both needed a shoulder to cry on. He was always there and I remember him being such a great friend and an awesome dad. I know my life was and is better for having had him in my life. People like your dad should live forever as a ray of hope for the rest of us.
Godspeed to him and God bless you in this time.
With Love,
Greg Ryan, Charleston, SC

John Mays

July 16, 2010

CP
Rest in Peace, my friend..Keep that Smile

Beth Dolloff

July 12, 2010

Dear Ashton,
Sweet girl, your dad loved you so very much, and was always so PROUD of you. I know that you will miss him so very much. Charlie was always a great friend, gave the biggest hugs, and really ment it when he said I love you, man! He was a gift to our family, and to the world. We are so sorry for your loss, and for your Grandfather as well. My husband and I will never forget your dad.

Gloria Mix

July 6, 2010

I was a classmate of Charlie's way back in elementary school at St. Jude's in St. Petersburg. I remember, like so many of the other girls, think how absolutely cute he was. Then my family moved to Jacksonville in 1968 and one of the first people I bumped into at Bishop Kenny was Charlie. He was such a nice fella and was friends with everyone. He had a most infectious smile and gorgeous blue eyes. I often wondered what happened to good ole' Charlie and was saddened to hear he had gone to the big blue sea in the sky. I will miss him and pray for a safe trip to God's arms.
Take care, Charlie!
Gloria Scussel Mix

Brian Barnard

July 5, 2010

MR Peters and Ashton,
Charlie was a SAE brother and friend always. I was thinking of him yesterday and got a call that he had passed. Mr Peters I remember when you would come to Tallahassee and come to see Charlie at my flooring store many times. Ashton you wouldn't remember but your Dad and Mom came to a game at FSU and you stayed with us when you were a baby. Charlie always had that glitter in his eyes but never brighter than when he brought you to Tallahassee. Your dad was a great SAE brother, friend, and employee and one of the best salesmen I ever knew. Charlie you will be truly missed but I am sure we will party again.

July 3, 2010

Mr. Peters and Ashton,
Mr.peters I hope you know how instrumental the Peters family was in my life. I was down and Charlie reached out asked me to be his brother and move in with his family. You can never know how charlie and your family was a gift from God to me. Ashton your father took me into his home and gave me the confidence I needed to get me through very difficult times. Thank you! I will hold Charlie and the Peters family close to my heart always.

John Oldham

Evelyn Torres-Hewett

July 3, 2010

As a BK graduate, what high school girl did not have a secret crush on Charlie Peters? The blue skies paled in comparison to Charlies' blue eyes. And, in reading these wonderful tributes about Charlie reaffirms what we all knew and felt ~ he would turn out to be a great, loving, warm and caring man. God Bless Charlie Peters!

Tom Harkness

June 29, 2010

Dear Mr. Peters and Ashton,
It has been many years since I last had the pleasure of experiencing Charlie’s good company, endless enthusiasm, and natural charm. In fact, we were fraternity brothers at FSU and loving life at the time. One of my favorite memories of Charlie involved his love of music, and how much he enjoyed making and sharing good music. I remember vividly how he gathered a group of us in his room at the SAE house, hardly able to contain his excitement about a cut from a new album he wanted to share with us. Typical of his gamesmanship, part of the exercise for us was to guess who the group was while listening to the song. We were all amazed and bemused by the unique sound and stirring lyrics, but none of us knew who it was. Charlie beamed; knowing he’d just turned us on to what he knew would be a classic rock song -- Led Zeppelin’s, Stairway to Heaven. Thank you, Charlie!
With a grateful heart for having known Charlie, and with deepest sympathy for your loss,

June 29, 2010

Charlie was one of my closest high school friends. i admired his enthusiasm and warmth he shared with everyone. I truly loved Charlie and his family. I missed the days of the singing and playing.
Joe Marelle

June 28, 2010

Dear Mr. Peters and Ashton ~~ Shocking news about Charlie. I well remember the early days of our sophomore year at Bishop Kenny High School when this dazzling boy join the Class of 1970. His eyes sparkled; his smile lit up the campus. He went on to become a Campus Giant: the quarterback of our football team and the star pitcher of our baseball team. And, yet, he remained kind and generous to everyone. Please know that we will raise a glass to toast our dear classmate Charlie at our 40th reunion in August. He will be sorely missed.

Sam Thomas Odell

Connie Lyons

June 28, 2010

Mr P - Am so saddened to have just heard about 'Chittle Larlie'. Please know you are in my prayers so strongly. Charlie was always going to save 'the last dance for me'. I love you and love all the great memories the Peters family held for me through all those years. Thinking of you

June 28, 2010

Charlie was our high school friend and buddy. We will always cherish that friendship and the times we shared.
Ray and Flo Singletary

Jane Finzer

June 23, 2010

Charlie was a wonderful person. Always with a smile on his face.
Loved to see him down at the beach.
I'll miss him.

Eileen Perri

June 21, 2010

Uncle Charlie and Ashton, Words cannot convey the depth of your loss. We kept up with whom I called "Little Charlie" and Ashton's accomplishments through my Godfather, Charlie, Sr. We knew Charlie. Jr. enjoyed life and Ashton excelled at it. May our Lord Jesus now wrap you in His loving arms in your loss and heal your hearts. Charlie's dash shows how many lives he touched. We love you and share your sadness. Your Godchild and niece, Eileen and Frank.

June 21, 2010

CP I was so sorry to learn that you had lost your courages fight, You were a remarkable man, I know Myself and your many friends here at Harbour Health Center will miss you a lot and your favorite phrase ~Smile On~ will always be remembered
Your Friend
Linda Wallace
Harbour Health Center
Port Charlotte Florida

June 21, 2010

Charlie was a special person who always had a smile on his face and a special spot in his heart for everyone he met. Everytime I go to Fort Myers Beach I remember sailing with Charlie, Noel, John and Ashton on Sat. and Sundays. The dolphins racing next to us. What a life! I am so sorry Ashton for your loss, and Noel for the loss of his dearest friend. My heart goes out to you and all your family. My prayers are with you. Debbie Weeks McEwen

Mr & Mrs Tom Sink

June 21, 2010

Uncle Charlie and Ashton, although it has been many years since we have seen you, our phone calls and letters kept up close to you. As you our uncle, kept the information about Charlie Jr and Ashton coming to Jersey on a regular basis. We hope that God will take the pain out of your heart and replace it will His unending peace. We love you and are sharing your tremendous grief. Love your Neice Jeannie and Tom

Teresa & Keith Bowe

June 18, 2010

Charlie was always smiling and cheerful. He never let the day to day challenges of life get him down. We were blessed to know him. May he rest in eternal peace....Ashton & Charlie Sr...our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your many cherished memories give you comfort at this time of loss.

June 17, 2010

Rest in Peace Charlie.. Ashton, so sorry for your loss, your Dad was taken way too soon , always remember the good times, we will.
Jeff and Sally Poulton

Frank and Debbie Peters

June 17, 2010

Uncle Charlie and Aston
We were sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both at this time. Aston there are a lot of family members who would like to get to know you.

June 17, 2010

We visited Charlie in April with Noel Gribble when we were down in Ft Myers for vacation. Bought him a case of Bud Lite and we sat on dock and enjoyed his smile and laughter. We will miss him. Mike and Jodi Dubicki

Karen & Bob Neubert

June 17, 2010

Having Charlie for a neighbor was never dull. He was a compassionate man who loved life, his daughter Ashton and his friends. We will miss him!

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