Mr. James Bert Peters Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James Bert Peters, 90, of Tallahassee, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, in Blountstown, Florida. A son of the late Leslie William Peters and Ethel O. Goggins Peters, he was born in Marvel, Alabama on February 10, 1930. He is also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Nichole Helena Splane; and his siblings, Auburn Warren, Betty Sue Wolfe and Bobbie Jean Gentry. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Helena Ottum Peters; children, Doris R. West, Michael R. Peters (wife, Annette) and Wayne H. Peters (wife, Linda); grandchildren, Jessica Leigh West, Keri Michelle Macara and Kyle Peters; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Following a successful career in the United States Army, he retired after 22 years with the rank of Sergeant First Class. He later retired from the Federal Correction Institute as a Woodworking Machine Operator Foreman. Visitation is 5:00 until 6:00 PM, Monday, November 9, 2020, at Abbey Funeral Home, with a funeral service 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Abbey Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Tallahassee National Cemetery. Face masks and social distancing are required. The online guestbook and live stream service can be found at www.abbeyfh.com.

Mr. James Bert Peters

February 10, 1930 - November 4, 2020