Charles E. Ed Peters., age 76 of Metamora, Indiana died Monday, January 24, 2022 at Reid Health in Connersville, Indiana following a brief illness.
Born July 5, 1945 in Berea, Kentucky he was the one of eight children born to the late Chester A. & 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 over 58 years, survivors include two children, Eddie Peters of Laurel, Indiana and Angie (Greg) Getz of Laurel, Indiana; four grandchildren, Andrew Peters, McKenzie Getz, Megan Getz, Gabby Peters; two sisters, Geri Rasnick of Laurel, Indiana and Reva (Ray) Schutte of Brookville, Indiana; a brother, James Ray Peters of Dillsboro, Indiana.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Christine Peters and Ruth L. Abshear; two brothers, David Peters and Wayne Peters.
Family & Friends may visit from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 6:00 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 are honored to once again serve the Peters family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.