Charles Peters
February 1, 2022 at 9:48 p.m.
Charles Peters
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Born July 5, 1945 in Berea, Kentucky, he was one of eight children born to the late Chester A. & Maggie M. (Trail) Peters. On August 10, 1963, he and the former Shirley Sawyer were united in marriage and she survives.
Ed was retired, having owned and operated Peters Trucking. In his leisure time, Ed enjoyed spending time outside; hunting, fishing, gardening, and tinkering in his garage. He enjoyed going to car shows and his yearly trip with the Bennet Boys to automotive swap meets as he was an avid Ford lover. But most of all, Ed enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Besides Shirley, his loving wife of over 58 years, survivors include two children, Eddie Peters of Laurel and Angie (Greg) Getz of Laurel; four grandchildren, Andrew Peters, McKenzie Getz, Megan Getz, Gabby Peters; two sisters, Geri Rasnick of Laurel and Reva (Ray) Schutte of Brookville; a brother, James Ray Peters of Dillsboro.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Christine Peters and Ruth L. Abshear; two brothers, David Peters and Wayne Peters.
Family and friends visited from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Funeral services were conducted at 6:00 P.M., Friday, January 28, 2022 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Franklin County Humane Society. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Peters family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
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Born July 5, 1945 in Berea, Kentucky, he was one of eight children born to the late Chester A. & Maggie M. (Trail) Peters. On August 10, 1963, he and the former Shirley Sawyer were united in marriage and she survives.
Ed was retired, having owned and operated Peters Trucking. In his leisure time, Ed enjoyed spending time outside; hunting, fishing, gardening, and tinkering in his garage. He enjoyed going to car shows and his yearly trip with the Bennet Boys to automotive swap meets as he was an avid Ford lover. But most of all, Ed enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Besides Shirley, his loving wife of over 58 years, survivors include two children, Eddie Peters of Laurel and Angie (Greg) Getz of Laurel; four grandchildren, Andrew Peters, McKenzie Getz, Megan Getz, Gabby Peters; two sisters, Geri Rasnick of Laurel and Reva (Ray) Schutte of Brookville; a brother, James Ray Peters of Dillsboro.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Christine Peters and Ruth L. Abshear; two brothers, David Peters and Wayne Peters.
Family and friends visited from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Funeral services were conducted at 6:00 P.M., Friday, January 28, 2022 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Franklin County Humane Society. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Peters family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
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