Robert Peters

Robert Ronson Peters, age 70 of Blairsville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 surrounded by his family. Ron was born July 26, 1951 to Harriett (Lord) Hicks and the late Howard Peters in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and graduate of Mercer University's Atlanta campus. Ron was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and a God fearing, honest, and serious man. He also loved to laugh, entertain any way he could like dressing up for Halloween and playing Santa to all the children for years, and tell stories to everyone. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and deer hunting. He was a huge Trump fan and also loved anything to do with the Civil War and artifacts.

He is preceded in death by his father, Howard Peters. He is survived by his wife, Cathy (Davis) Peters; mother and step-father, Harriett and Jim Hicks; daughters, Mandy (Daniel) Montgomery and April Peters; sons, Shane Deal, Todd Deal, and Mason Deal; sister, Cindy (Frankie) Pickrell; grandchildren, Joshlynn Deal, Elijah Montgomery, Stella Montgomery, Levi Montgomery, and Georgia Montgomery; great-granddaughter, Josie; and a number of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends that will miss him dearly.
Visitation: Wednesday, September 1, 2021 from 11:00-2:30 at Banister-Cooper Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 3:00 pm at Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Wade Lott officiating.
Banister-Cooper is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Ron Peters.