Ernest Peters, Jr.

Mr. Ernest Peters, Jr., age 95, passed away on Sunday evening, September 7, 2015, at Perfect Care. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, September 9, at Central Baptist Church, with interment to follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Wednesday at Central Baptist Church, between the hours of 1:00 & 2:00 PM. Born October 8, 1919 in Solingen, Germany, he was a son of the late Ernst Peters, Sr. and Rosalie Helene Hedwig Peters. Mr. Peters was a Locomotive Engineer for 35 years, retiring in 1981 from CSX Railroad. He was a member of Central Baptist Church, and a member of the Flintstone Campers and UTU Railroad Union. Mr. Peters was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, having served from 1942 until 1945 and having achieved the rank of Sergeant. He was preceded in death by his wife, Luvenia Kearns Peters. Survivors include three daughters: Pam Hughes (Ed) of Kennesaw, Debra Richmond (Paul, Sr.) of Americus, and Jean Hinson of Americus; two sons: Donald Peters (Judy) of Leesburg, and Paul Peters (Leigh Ann) of Americus; six granddaughters: Lisa Goodin (Frank), Kem Gluckert (Carl), Maggie Love (Mason), Lindsey Hinson, Kylie Hinson, and Meg Posey; eight grandsons: John Paul Peters, Matthew Peters (Caitlin), Stan Hughes, Chad Hughes (Deepthika), Paul Richmond, Jr. (Jenny), Michael Fletcher (Katie), Jeff Fletcher (Melanie), and Ryan Peters; fifteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. For those wishing to do so, memorial contributions are suggested to Perfect Care, 114 Sullivan Drive, Americus, GA 31709. To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences to the family, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements for Mr. Ernest Peters.