CHARLES E. ED PETERS
Charles E. Ed Peters, age 76 of Metamora, died Monday, January 24, 2022, at Reid Health in Connersville, following a brief illness.
Born July 5, 1945, in Berea, Kentucky, he was the one of eight children born to the late Chester A. and 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 more than 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; and two brothers, David Peters and Wayne Peters.
Family and Friends may visit from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 6 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 is honored to once again serve the Peters family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com