Peters, John R. – 1932-2008

ARGO, COMSTOCK, KIMBERLIN, PETERS, SMITHHART

Posted By: JCGS Volunteer
Date: 12/21/2008 at 05:53:15

John R. Peters, 76, of Newton, passed away at his home Saturday, Dec.13, 2008. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. in Des Moines. Burial will take place at a later date at the Palo Alto Cemetery in Newton.
John was born June 6, 1932. He worked for Dodds Trash Hauling in Newton for many years. He also enjoyed auto bodywork. John was a member of the Newton Baptist Temple.
John is survived by his sisters, Rozella Kimberlin and Elizabeth Argo; his nephew, Buddy Smithhart, who was his caregiver throughout his illness; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Berniece Comstock; father, William Peters; sister, Violet Smithhart; and brother, George Peters.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Source: Newton(IA) Daily News; Thursday, December 18, 2008