William David Peters

William David Peters, age 69, of Richlands, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the University of Virginia Medical Center following a brief illness. He was a devoted son, father, grandfather, and husband. David was born in Dryden, Virginia and was the son of Deloris Ewing Peters of Pennington Gap, Virginia and the late Ralph Thomas Peters. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his in laws, Bill and Jube Southern; and grandparents, Rev. Walter and Ruby Peters and Dan and Edith Ewing. David considered Richlands his home having lived here more than 40 years. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of First Sentinel Bank from 1989 until 2007 and worked as a loan officer until he retired in 2017. He was also an associated owner of Speedy Lube, Inc. of Cedar Bluff, Virginia where he continuously worked part-time immediately after his retirement. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard. His children and grandchildren were the highlight of his life. He was active with them from the day they were born and continued enjoying his life being with them even through his illness. He was extremely proud and supportive of all of them. He always looked forward to the annual Peters-Hamblen Golf Tournament where friends and family enjoyed memorable times together for the past 16 years. He was a faithful member of the Richlands Lion Club. He loved the Tennessee Vols-a passion handed down from his father in law, Bill Southern, and passed on to his children and grandchildren. Those left to honor his memory includes his mother, Deloris Ewing Peters; his wife of 47 years, Vera Sue Southern Peters; sons, William Chadwick Peters and his wife, Mary, and children, William Clay Peters and Keira Sturm of Charlottesville, Virginia and Jena Southern Peters and Ava Meredith Peters and their mother, Melissa Peters Larkin also of Charlottesville, Virginia; David Eric Peters of Richlands, Virginia; daughter, Rachel Sewell Peters and her daughter, Ely Sue Peters of Bristol, Virginia. Others who were dear to his heart includes his brother and sister in law, Bob and Geraldine Hamblen; nephews, Scott and Steven Hamblen and their families; and cousins and special friends. Including his grandchildren, he was also known as “Daddy Daves” by Michaela and Jackson Mosley; Peyton, Cade, and Drew Simmons; Tyler Tharrington; and Madison Smith. Funeral services for William David Peters will be conducted Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 3pm at the First United Methodist Church, 402 Suffolk Avenue, Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Betzy Elifrits Warren and Rev. Rod Tkach officiating. A private interment will follow at a later date at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Pallbearers will be: Andy Simmons, Bill Trimble, George Hayes, Joe McCall, Steve Cooley, and William Peak. Visitation will be from 1:00pm until 3:00pm on Saturday at the church prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to remember David with a contribution made to the church or charity of your choice. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com

William David Peters

April 24, 1949 - January 8, 2019