James Donald "J.D." Peters, age 75, of 3305 Philpott Drive, Bassett, died on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Franklin County on March 17, 1934 to the late James McKinley and Bessie Smith Peters. In addition to his parents he was preceeded in death by his wife Irene Hall Peters in 2004, a daughter, Sharon "Suzi" Huff, two brothers, Herman and Melvin Peters and seven sisters, Violet Dillon, Tinnie Turner, Noreta Hodges, Nora, Ora, Bessie and Lessie Peters.
Mr. Peters was a member of Faith Baptist Church and retired after 30 years service with Bassett Chair Company.
He is survived by one daughter, Tammy Sanders of Reidsville, NC, one brother, Larry Peters of Bassett, and three sisters, Lena Brown of Wirtz, Linda Whorley and Betty Sue Meade both of Ferrum.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Roselawn Funeral Home with the Pastors John Shelley and Jimmy Carroll officiating the service. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 14, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. in the chapel of Roselawn Funeral Home and at other times at the residence at 3305 Philpott Drive, Bassett.
Arrangements are by Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home.