Robert Milton Peters was born November 16, 1937, to Alton Cecil (Buddy) and Mary Ellen (Corky) Peters in Sylacauga, Alabama.
He graduated from B.B. Comer High School and studied at the University of Alabama, where he became a lifelong Tide fan. After serving four years in the USAF, he moved to Birmingham, Alabama. He married his wife, Carole, in 1965.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carole Lloyd Peters; His sons, Steven Robert Peters (Suzanne Tarrant); three grandsons, Andrew, Joshua, and Jacob; his son, Scott Lloyd Peters (Candace Bryant); and granddaughter, Madilyn.
He lived with his family in Center Point for 36 years before moving to Trussville in 2003.
Visitation will be Monday, June 20, 2022 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Deerfoot Memorial Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., with Rev. James Long Officiating. The burial will be Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 11:45 a.m. at Alabama National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Deerfoot Baptist Church.