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John Peters Obituary

Peters John Earl Peters, Jr., 48, of Canal Winchester, passed away on May 23, 2015. John was an engineer for NS Railroad and belonged to many organizations such as the BLE&T as a local chairman, Marion Union Station Association, CORPM, Conrail Historical Society, ACL and SAL Historical Societies and Savannah RPM. Preceded in death by life companion Kimberly Taylor and grandparents James D. and Flora Emily Peters Stephen and Bertha Warner and James R. and Margaret L. Weaver. John is survived by mother, Carol A. Peters; father, John (Sharon) Peters, Sr; sister, Natalie Diamond; brothers, Michael Peters, Richard (Rainne) Nebb, and Randall (Suzette) Nebb; Kim's children, Kourtney (Josh) Enyart and Brittany (Chris) Scott; fr-amily, Kevin, Dennis, and his numerous railroad brothers; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. His family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 27, from 6-8 p.m. at COTNER FUNERAL HOME, 7369 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, where his funeral will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. with visiting starting at 12 noon. Messages may be sent to his family by visiting www.cotnerfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 23 to May 24, 2015.
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Into God's hands we send our brother John. Lord, care for him and grant him eternal peace.

Rev. Fred Freitas

June 27, 2015

To my Brother JP, I miss you so badly. I thank GOD for your many years of friendship. We were always there for each other, through thick and thin. You always had my back, I always had yours. We were wingmen...Thanks for waiting for me to have a chance to say good bye.

Denis Blkw

June 27, 2015

Natalie and Family.
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Marsha Gravely

May 27, 2015

It's with our deepest sympathy to John's family. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great guy to work with and I will miss his laughter and friendship. Sincerely,
Ron Stover & Family

May 26, 2015

John you will be missed on the engine. My prayers are with your family. "The Franklins".

Raymond Franklin

May 25, 2015

So very sorry for your loss. I will always remember John as a kind soul growing up with him as kids on Majestic Drive. My prayers ,peace and love for his family.

Pam (Traylor) Gall

May 25, 2015

Have an easy time up there brother JP. All green lights from here on. Rest In Peace

brad

May 24, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss, praying for peace and comfort for you all.
The DeLancey family

May 24, 2015

John you will be missed brother god bless and love you

David Smith

May 24, 2015

Such a gentle soul gone to soon. You are surrounded by many loved ones who will miss you dearly. God's marvelous railway just became more precious.

Janet Knepp

May 24, 2015

Ed & Marla Whitmore

May 24, 2015

JP, go easy brother. I know you patched over God's locomotives with Conrail Blue.

Jerod burton

May 24, 2015

So sorry to hear of John's passing. He will be missed, rest in peace my brother.

Randy Pennington

May 24, 2015

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