Joseph Peters

Rev. Joseph Peters, 71, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon (January 12, 2016) surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Scott County and had resided in Kingsport for the past 47 years. Rev. Peters was a veteran of the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He retired from the TVA (John Sevier Plant) with over 30 years of service. Rev. Joseph Peters was one of the founding members and Pastor of Calvary's Way Baptist Church since 1976 to present. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Myrtle Fuller Peters along with numerous brothers and sisters. Rev. Joseph Peters is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Janice Peters; daughters, Kimberly Monk and Cliff Ramey, Cristi Combs and husband, Lynn; a son, Darren Peters and wife, Valerie; grandchildren, Brianna Monk, Isaac Peters, Jeremy Combs, Kelly Peters, Ryan Peters, Abby Peters, and Jacob Ramey; great grandchildren, Austin and Kayleigh Repass; his brother, Jackson Peters along with several nieces and nephews. A special thank-you goes out to the staff at Smokey Mountain Hospice for the special care given to Rev. Peters. A visitation will be held on Saturday (January 16, 2016) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Scott County Funeral Home or friends may also call anytime at the residence of the son. A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday (January 16, 2016) at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jimmy Combs and Deacon Lynn Combs, officiating. Music will be provided by Karen Vermillion and Heather Robinson. A military graveside service will be conducted by the American Legion Hammond Post #3/#265 on Sunday (January 17, 2016) at 1 p.m. at Peters Family Cemetery. Jeremy Combs, Isaac Peters, Darren Peters, Cliff Ramey, Bobby Hensley, Jim Jones, Chad Robinson, and Cotton Hensley will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends attending the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 12 noon to go in procession. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Peters family.