Rodney Neal Peters

1965 - 2011

GALESBURG - Rodney Neal Peters, 45, Galesburg, passed away at 1:23 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, at home with his family at his side.
Friends may call between 5 and 7 p.m. today (Sept. 12, 2011) at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel, Galesburg. Memorials may be made to Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or to The Heart Of Illinois HIV/AIDS Center. Private family services and burial are planned.
Rodney Neal was born Dec. 24, 1965, in Galesburg, the son of Carl E. and Donna K. Duke Peters. He is survived by his mother, Donna Peters of Galesburg; two brothers, Randy Peters of Katy, TX, and Vincent Peters of Clinton, Ill.; several nephews and nieces; and a host of loving friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl E. Peters on May 24, 2007, and his very best friend and companion, his cat Molly.
Rodney Neal graduated from Galesburg High School in 1984, attended Illinois State University and graduated from the University of Houston Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management in 1989. Rodney worked in the restaurant and catering industry for many years in Houston. He worked for Bennigan's, la Madeleine Restaurant and H-E-B Central Market before moving back to Galesburg in 2007. He was the former owner of Chocolat du Monde, a gourmet chocolate store in the Rice Village area of Houston. He enjoyed traveling and traveled all over the world with his best friend Barb.
The family would like to express their thanks to Dr. Wagner, the staff of Harbor Lights Hospice for their excellent care and support, especially to nurse Tammy and to Lacy, Heart Of Illinois HIV/AIDS Clinic and to all his many friends for their loving support and encouragement during this most difficult time. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.