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HERBERT PETERS Obituary
Bro. Peters was educated in the Petersburg Public School System where he graduated in 1952 from Peabody High School. He also attended Virginia State College (University) for three years. He enjoyed music, reading, watching television, and spending time with family and friends. He also loved playing the piano and the organ. Bro. Peters was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on July 19, 1974.
Bro. Peters leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife of 62 years, Jean M. Peters; three daughters, Loyd K. Peters-Ince (Gershom), Terry A. Peters and Yvette M. Peters; two sons, Windell S. Peters (Oraphan) and Andre Peters (Lorraine); seven grandchildren, Monét Ince-Amara (Samuel), Renata Ince, Tabitha Whitehead, Quince Peters, Brandon Peters (Tiffany), Ayumi and Emiri Peters; nine great grandchildren, DiaMonté Ince, Julian Ince-Reid, Samanthan Rose Amara, Natalia Ince, Nymira, Lev, and Martell Whitehead; Quincy Peters, Jr. and Oliva Peters; his only sister, Olivia P. Peterson; sister-in-law, Ann Davis; a life-long friend, Bro. Jerome Harrison; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Bro. Herbert Peters will be truly missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service will be held 3:30 P.M., Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 575 Old Wagner Road, Petersburg, VA, Bro. Eric Harrison, officiating.
The family will assemble 3:00 P.M. the day of the service at the Kingdom Hall.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Watch Tower Bible Association online at jw.org.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for HERBERT PETERS
Mary Clatk
May 11, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My sincere condolences.
Zelda Barlow Petersburg High School, Class of 1974
May 10, 2018
Katrina,. Heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Joanie Harvell
May 10, 2018
Yvette and family, I offer my sincerest condolences to you on your father's passing. I appreciate the kindness he displayed on the many, MANY, times I was at your house.
May 9, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.
Darlene Creighton Burge
May 8, 2018
Our sincerest condolences to you and your family. May God bless you with peace and comfort during this sad time. Peace and love, Darlene Creighton Burge and family
Darlene CREIGHTON-BURGE
May 7, 2018
Our sincerest condolences to you and your family! PEACE AND LOVE, Darlene Creighton Burge and family
Hattie Bonner
May 6, 2018
Terry, you're in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will strengthen you and may he find a comforting place in your heart. May your memories bring you comfort.
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