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Harlan Peters Obituary
Harlan Peters August 3, 1923- April 9, 2024
WEBER CITY, VA - Harlan Peters, age 100 of Weber City, VA went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Harlan was born on August 3, 1923 in the Manville Community of Scott County, VA to the late Lofa Ray and Nora Edna McDavid Peters.
Harlan was a member of the U.S. Army during WWII having served as a 557 Anit-Aircraft Machine Gunner and operated four 50 caliber machine guns. He landed at Omaha Beach and went to Rhine River and waited for the Russians to take Berlin. Mr. Peters later worked and retired from Eastman Kodak. He was a member of the former Lawson Memorial Church. Harlan was an avid outdoorsman, loved to hunt and fish. He was a "Tinkerer" and gardener. He played the harmonica with great fervor. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Peters is also preceded in death by his loving wife of 74 years Beulah Farmer Peters; brother, Gordon Peters who died in infancy.
He is survived by his daughters, Sherry Peters Wells and friend Jim Slemp, Rhonda Peters, Rita Peters, Sandra Peters Hall and husband Jessie Hall; grandchildren, Michael Wells and wife Lisa, Kay Hall; great-grandchildren, Evan Wells and Andrew Wells.
The family will receive friends Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Colonial Funeral Home from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Funeral service will be in the funeral home chapel at 1:00 PM with Billy Herndon officiating. Interment will follow at Holston View Cemetery with military honors provided by American Legion Post #3, Kingsport, TN and Post #265, Gate City, VA assisted by members of the Virginia Army National Guard Honors Team. Pallbearers will be Mike Wells, Evan Wells, Andrew Wells, Jim Slemp, John Farmer, Jack McDavid, Chuck Wells & Kay Hall. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jessie Hall, Chester Shell, Randy Gibson, Danny Willis and Howard Gardner.
Online condolences may be made to the Peters family by visiting our website at www.colonialfhscott.com
COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, Weber City, VA is honored to serve the family of Harlan Peters.
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Tom Woodruff
April 15, 2024
Rita, I have always thought that it was a privilege to work with and to know your father. Condolences from Susan and me to you and your family.
Ron Akard
April 15, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Treasure the memories and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron& Pat
Don Arnold
April 14, 2024
Deepest sympathy on Harlan’s passing. Always loved your family, working with Rita, and seeing Sandra and Food City. Praying God will comfort you as only He can do during this time.
Chester Shell
April 13, 2024
I've tried for a while now to figure out what to say. Just know that I Love you brother and that I will miss you. Thank you for the years of friendship and advice. Keep Charlie and Dan out of trouble. Love you buddy, see you soon.
Fred & Kathy Gilliam
April 12, 2024
Sincerest sympathy to Harlan's family. We're thinking of you all at this time of very personal loss.
Mary Shivers
April 12, 2024
Harlan, I’m going to miss that smile you always had for me when I visited you on my trips to Virginia. You are going to be miss by so many. But just think, you will be reunited with your precious Beulah. Love you always!
Mary Tipton Shivers
Texas
Susan Reed- James
April 12, 2024
Love and prayers for comfort and peace in the passing of your dad. Susan Reed James
Donna Blankenship
April 11, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Thinking of you Sandra and Rita! Prayers for strength and comfort!
Kevin Reed
April 11, 2024
Miss you Cousin Harlan
Angie Joyner Shepherd
April 11, 2024
Girls, I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Harlan lived a good life & a long life..wow! I know you'll all miss him but he's gone to a better place now where there's no suffering. These days families just go on with life & we don't get to visit like we used to. Prayers for all of you for comfort. With love, Angie Joyner Shepherd.
RAYMOND PERKINSON
April 11, 2024
I WORKED AROUND HIM WHEN I WAS IN BLD 108 SHOP.HE WAS ALWAYS NICE TO BE AROUND.
Brenda Wallace
April 10, 2024
Rhonda, Rita, my love and prayers come your way. We share childhood and life-long memories. Brenda Quillen Wallace
Margaret Baxter for GCHS Class of 1968
April 10, 2024
Rhonda and family, the GCHS Class of 1968 extends our deepest sympathy in the passing of your father. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna Maultbay
April 10, 2024
So sorry for your loss Rita. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Wanda Johnson
April 10, 2024
Prayers for peace, comfort and strength to his family and friends. Rest In Peace Mr. Peters
Curtis R. Reed
April 10, 2024
Iv'e known Harlan since he came home from WWII. He was a model citizen.
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