Individual Details
James Oliver Peters
(6 Sep 1931 - 23 Jul 2015)
Jim passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Tacy Peters, and an infant son.
Jim served in the US Army from 1953-1956. He moved his family to Jackson in 1963 and went to work at Chemsearch Corp. In later years he also worked with his son and grandson at Peters Real Estate. He was a faithful member of Wells Memorial United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sue; son Mike (Anne) of Jackson, MS; daughter Sheri Peters Fesmire (Rob) of Franklin, TN; grandchildren Mitch Peters (Ceejaye), Sam Peters (Courtney), Ryan Fesmire (Candice), Jordan Fesmire Wiggs (Jon); great-grandchildren Anna Mitchell, Woods Savannah, Elizabeth, Mire, Easton, Waylon, and Marshall.
Jim served in the US Army from 1953-1956. He moved his family to Jackson in 1963 and went to work at Chemsearch Corp. In later years he also worked with his son and grandson at Peters Real Estate. He was a faithful member of Wells Memorial United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sue; son Mike (Anne) of Jackson, MS; daughter Sheri Peters Fesmire (Rob) of Franklin, TN; grandchildren Mitch Peters (Ceejaye), Sam Peters (Courtney), Ryan Fesmire (Candice), Jordan Fesmire Wiggs (Jon); great-grandchildren Anna Mitchell, Woods Savannah, Elizabeth, Mire, Easton, Waylon, and Marshall.
Events
| Birth | 6 Sep 1931 | Mineola, Wood County, Texas |  |  | |
| Marriage | 1952 | Living | |||
| Death | 23 Jul 2015 | Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi | |||
| Burial | Natchez Trace Memorial Park Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, Mississippi | |
Families
| Spouse | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Father | Joseph Edward Peters (1907 - 1982) |
| Mother | Tacy Bruner (1912 - 2008) |
Notes
Birth
James Oliver PetersSex: Male
Birth Date: 06 Sep 1931
Birthplace: Wood, Texas
Father's Name: Joseph Edward Peters
Mother's Name: Tacy Brunner
Endnotes
1. Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VD18-21W.
2. Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F654-Y6X.
3. Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935 https://www.familysearch.org/search/ark:/61903/1:1:KHJ7-G59.
4. Find a Grave Memorial 149723266.