Dennis Peters

In Loving Memory of

Dennis Peters

L. Dennis Peters, 76 of Forest Park, GA, died Thursday morning, Sept. 22, 2011 at his home. Born Dec. 21, 1934 to the late Emory and Eloise Collins Dennis, who died at his birth, he was adopted and lovingly raised by the late E. Byron and Grace Dennis Peters. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, E. W. “Sonny” Dennis, Jr., Joe Dennis, and William B. Peters, and a step-son Greg Webb. A member of the Pearisburg High School Class of 1955, he never forgot “home”. He always loved Giles County and was proud of his Pearisburg roots. Dennis was known for his outgoing personality and artistic abilities, both of which served him will in his career with Delta Airlines. Dennis is survived by his devoted wife Louise Peters. They would have celebrated their 41st anniversary on October 3. Also surviving Dennis are his children Vicki Tickle of Newport, VA., Beth and Herk Sparks of Narrows, VA., and Billy Peters of Grayson, GA., step-sons Mike Webb and Dennis and Tina Webb all of GA., ten grandchildren, Philip Tickle, Brandon Sparks, Amber Blankenship, Rachel and Ryan Peters, Anthony, Tristan, Adam, Jake and Ashley Webb, four great grandchildren, Lilli and William Tickle, Natalie and Hayley. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011 in Georgia. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date in Giles County where he still has so many friends and relatives. Thomas Scroggs Funeral Home in Morrow, GA is serving the Peters family and can be reached at 770-961-2828. Online condolences may be sent to the family at tlsdirectors@bellsouth.net