Phillip Peters
Gate City, VA | February 03, 2010Phillip Daniel Peters, 71, loving father and grandfather was called home to be with Jesus Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at his residence.
Phillip was born September 20, 1938 to the late Piert and Bessie Lane Peters. Including his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ervin Peters and James Fred Peters.
Phillip loved the Lord and his family. He made his start with the Lord in 1963 at Snowflake Holiness Church, he repented and was Baptized in Jesus name and filled with the Holy Ghost. He lived it until Jesus called him home.
Survivors include his daughter, Phyllis Peters, Gate City, VA; two sons, Stephen Peters, Kingsport, TN, Michael and Melissa Peters, Midway, VA; five sisters, Maxie Wise, TN, Elois Wampler, Gate City, VA, Rachael Jordon, Waycross, GA, Charlene Gose, Mt. Carmel, TN, Nancy Lane, Duffield, VA; four brothers, Horton Clyde Peters, Stewartstown, PA, Charles Hobert Peters, Gate City, VA, Ivan Peters, Gate City, VA and William Peters, Gate City, VA; grandchildren, Beth, Jamey, Stephanie, Matthew and Makaela; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2010 at Gate City Funeral Home. Services will be at 7 p.m. in the Juanita S. Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Buford Blankenbeckler, Bro. Eugene Sexton and Bro. Mark Sexton officiating.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Peters Family Cemetery, Midway Community. The family will meet at 10 a.m. at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery for the graveside service.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Bible Tabernacle Holiness Church, 1031 AP Carter Hwy., Hiltons, VA 24258
Online guest registry is available at www.gatecityfunerals.com
Gate City Funeral Home is serving the Peters family.
Condolences
Dear Phyllis, Stevie, & Michael,My thoughts and sympathy are with you all during this hard time, as well as in the upcoming days, as you face the loss of your Dad. I have many wonderful memories of coming over to the farm through the years. Uncle Phillip would always ask about my goats and other farm animals and tell me that I was alot like Mamaw Peters. That always meant so much to me. Most of all I remember him loving to talk about the Lord and the Bible. He was not ashamed of it.
The weather is bad here, so I won't be trying to make it to the services, which saddens me. I really wanted to be there. I hope you understand.
I love you all and will be praying for the Lord to strengthen you now and in the days ahead.
your cousin,
Sheila
Posted by: Sheila Peters Rogers, February 05, 2010
Phyllis, Steven & Michael,
I'm sorry to hear about Uncle Phillips' death. I cannot say that I knew him very well, but do know that he was a good man. When we would come up from Georgia for the family reunion that was really the only time I would get to see him. He always made a point to speak to me. I wish I could have known him better, but because of the miles between us I didn't. I know that he loved God and he is in a much better place. Sorry that I could not make it for the funeral. Love you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers. When someone passes away there is sorrow, but also joy and hope. A saying that someone at my church always says, "I'm going to Heaven"! One day we will meet again Uncle Phillip!
Love, Leah (cousin)
Posted by: Leah Herrn, February 05, 2010
Phyllis, Steven, Michael
I am so sorry to hear of Phillips' death. It is very hard to lose a parent. I know he was ready to go and that is what is really important. I have fond memories of him when i was growing up. He loved to tease me and he called me magtag. I still use that nickname as a password sometimes. I also remember when he finally gave his life to the Lord. God made a change in him that lasted throughout his life. I loved to hear him praying. He was always so sincere and it seemed you could just sit and listen to him when he forever. I am sorry I can not make it. I was planning on coming, but didn't know if you all were having a funeral, then we looked at the weather reports and found out a big storm is coming so thought it might be better to not come. I have two days off, but have to be back at work on Monday. We also would have to rent a car since ours is not very good. I just want you all to know I love you very much and am praying for you all. Give your families my love. My phone number is (912) 614-3236 — -call me sometime if you have a chance.
Love You
Aunt Rachel
Posted by: Rachel Jordan, February 04, 2010
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