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Virgil Peters Obituary

Virgil Clyde Peters

February 12, 2026

Virgil Clyde Peters, proudly known by many as "Papaw Pete," died peacefully in his sleep on February 12, 2026. The family appreciates the outpouring of love and concern by all those that loved him.

A visitation will be held on February 18, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at East Lawn Funeral Home in the chapel. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm. A graveside committal service is scheduled for February 19, 2026, at 2:00 pm at East Lawn Memorial Park, 4997 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37664 in the Garden of the Good Shephard.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kingsport Times-News from Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Virgil Peters

Feb

18

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

East Lawn Funeral Home

4997 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37664

Feb

18

Funeral service

7:00 p.m.

East Lawn Funeral Home

4997 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37664

Feb

19

Service

2:00 p.m.

East Lawn Memorial Park

4997 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37664

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4997 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37664

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