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Roger Peters

October 26, 1951 - February 10, 2023

Roger Peters, 71, of Madison Heights, VA, died Friday, February 10, 2023.

Roger was born on October 26, 1951, in Lynchburg VA. He was preceded in death by his parents: Clyde Owen Peters and Helen Morris Peters both of Lynchburg. Roger was also preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas B. Peters of Stanton VA, and Ronald P. Peters of Lynchburg VA.

Surviving are daughter, Misty Peters Fretwell and husband Jeremy of Lynchburg; son, Joshua Peters and wife Katie of Seattle, Washington; grandchildren, Andrew Dephillips and wife Kelly, Sidney Wilson, Nicholas Wilson, Evelyn Peters; siblings, Larry O. Peters of South Boston, and sister, Ellen P. Fagan and husband Robert of Goode, VA.

Roger was a professional musician starting in 1978 and Roger taught guitar lessons until he retired.

All services will be private.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

 

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Very sorry to hear this news. My condolences to the family. I was a student of Roger's for many years. He was a great guy.

Posted by Ken Hill on February 17, 2023

I really enjoyed playing in bands with Roger who was a great guitarist. He will be missed. Misty, Josh and Debbie you are in my prayers.

Posted by Rocky Wood on February 15, 2023

Roger

Posted by Misty Fretwell on February 15, 2023

Roger and son Josh

Posted by Misty Fretwell on February 15, 2023

Roger and granddaughter Sidney

Posted by Misty Fretwell on February 15, 2023

I remember birthday parties, weddings, baby showers,Sparrow, "I've never Known A Love", guitar lessons, and I grieve. My prayers go out to Misty, Josh, Debbie and others in this "what was/what is" time.

Posted by Paula Petrey on February 15, 2023

Roger grandchildren Andrew, Sidney and Nicholas

Posted by Misty Fretwell on February 14, 2023

Roger with Sam Austin and Silverline

Posted by Misty Fretwell on February 14, 2023

Roger with Josh and Misty

Posted by Misty Fretwell on February 14, 2023

Roger and daughter Misty

Posted by Misty Fretwell on February 14, 2023

Roger and grandson Andrew

Posted by Misty Fretwell on February 14, 2023

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