Obituary for James Floyd "Bud" Peters
James “Bud” Floyd Peters, age 63, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Mercy Health-St. Mary’s in Grand Rapids.
Funeral Services for Bud will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 2, at Clark Family Funeral with Greg Mandoka officiating. In memory of Bud, the family asks family and friends to wear their favorite sports team clothing – except Michigan State University!
A luncheon will follow the service in the Reflections Reception Center. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, October 1, and 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday, October 2, at Clark Family Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family.
James was born on August 21, 1958, in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Floyd and Marvel Ruth (Neyome) Peters. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School. Bud served our country in the National Guard. He worked as a grinder for Imperial Metal Products and previously for Irwin Seating. Bud also worked as a heavy equipment operator at Berman Brothers Steel Corporation where he was very well-liked by everyone. Bud married Sherry Lynne “Lewis” Peters on August 24, 1984. He was a member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. Bud enjoyed all sports, including NASCAR, and was an avid fan of the Detroit Lions, Tigers, and Red Wings. He loved watching his sons play sports. Bud enjoyed going to many rock ‘n’ roll concerts, spending time with family and friends, traveling, especially amusement parks like Cedar Point, Disney and Universal Studios.
Bud is survived by his wife Sherry Lynne Peters of Grand Rapids; his sons Jimmy Peters and Anthony Peters; brothers Scott (April) Warren; and sisters Lillian (Reggie) Steele, Stephanie Peters and Harley the Cat, and Deborah (Marco) Guillen; nieces and nephews, Destiny Harper, Richard Madison IV, Morningstar Quin, Elizabeth Reitsma, Ben Warren, Andrew Warren, Matthew Warren, Tenisha Abuado, Marco Guillen, Jr.; and many close friends (Dian Alexander and Mike Agema).
Bud was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Marvel Ruth (Neyome) Peters; maternal grandparents Wilson and Sara Collins; and paternal grandparents James and Helen Peters.
Bud touched the hearts of many and will be dearly missed by family and friends.
Funeral Services for Bud will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 2, at Clark Family Funeral with Greg Mandoka officiating. In memory of Bud, the family asks family and friends to wear their favorite sports team clothing – except Michigan State University!
A luncheon will follow the service in the Reflections Reception Center. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, October 1, and 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday, October 2, at Clark Family Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family.
James was born on August 21, 1958, in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Floyd and Marvel Ruth (Neyome) Peters. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School. Bud served our country in the National Guard. He worked as a grinder for Imperial Metal Products and previously for Irwin Seating. Bud also worked as a heavy equipment operator at Berman Brothers Steel Corporation where he was very well-liked by everyone. Bud married Sherry Lynne “Lewis” Peters on August 24, 1984. He was a member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. Bud enjoyed all sports, including NASCAR, and was an avid fan of the Detroit Lions, Tigers, and Red Wings. He loved watching his sons play sports. Bud enjoyed going to many rock ‘n’ roll concerts, spending time with family and friends, traveling, especially amusement parks like Cedar Point, Disney and Universal Studios.
Bud is survived by his wife Sherry Lynne Peters of Grand Rapids; his sons Jimmy Peters and Anthony Peters; brothers Scott (April) Warren; and sisters Lillian (Reggie) Steele, Stephanie Peters and Harley the Cat, and Deborah (Marco) Guillen; nieces and nephews, Destiny Harper, Richard Madison IV, Morningstar Quin, Elizabeth Reitsma, Ben Warren, Andrew Warren, Matthew Warren, Tenisha Abuado, Marco Guillen, Jr.; and many close friends (Dian Alexander and Mike Agema).
Bud was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Marvel Ruth (Neyome) Peters; maternal grandparents Wilson and Sara Collins; and paternal grandparents James and Helen Peters.
Bud touched the hearts of many and will be dearly missed by family and friends.