Mr. Harold Mack "Pete" Peters

Harold Mack “Pete” Peters, 91, of Albany died Friday May 27, 2016 at Willson Hospice House. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 2PM at Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Leigh Ann Raynor officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Parlor. The family will have a private interment service. Mr. Peters was born on January 10, 1925 in Orlando, Florida. His college career was interrupted when he joined the US Army in 1942. Mr. Peters served in the North African and European theaters during WW II and was awarded two Purple Hearts. He returned to his beloved University of Florida after the war serving as President of his fraternity, Kappa Sigma. He graduated from college in 1949 and moved to Albany in 1950 where he met and married Martha Elizabeth (Betty) Stanaland. Mr. Peters enjoyed serving the community of his adopted hometown. He served as President of the Albany Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1955 and President of the Exchange Club of Albany in 1969. He was honored as Exchangite of the Year in 1975. He loved Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church, in particular his Chi Sunday School class, serving in many leadership roles throughout his years as a member. He was also a member of the Golden K. Mr. Peters had a long career in the agricultural chemical industry serving as regional sales manager for what is now ConAgra Foods. He was preceded in death by his first wife Martha Elizabeth (Betty) Stanaland Peters, parents Varnice Donald Peters and Mildred Dobson Peters, brother Varnice Donald Peters, Jr., sister Dorothy Peters Weed and sister Mary Frances Peters Gilbert. Survivors include his wife Dorothy Shugart Peters, of Albany, 5 daughters, Pamela Peters Martin and husband Sky of Albany, Laura Peters Burbrink and husband Troy of Columbus, Carol Fleming and husband Garrett of Albany, Julia Hale and husband Drew of Murrayville, GA and Peggy Meyer von Bremen and husband Michael of Albany. Grandchildren, Laura Elizabeth Martin, Ivey Elizabeth Burbrink, Lane Anne Burbrink, Betsy Clay, Margaret Fleming, Carson Hale, Anna Hale, Meg Meyer von Bremen and Welsley Meyer von Bremen and numerous nieces and nephews. Those desiring may send memorials to Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church, 2200 Dawson Rd, Albany, GA 31707-3299 or The Child Abuse Prevention Fund, c/o The Exchange Club of Albany, PO Box 72191, Albany, GA 31708-2191. You may share your thoughts with the Peters family by visiting Kimbrell-Stern’s website at www.kimbrellstern.com

Mr. Harold Mack "Pete" Peters

January 10, 1925 - May 27, 2016