<KIje |Mmragirmg (Helribraitmt c j)r . ^Ersfcine y^fvin p e te r s 
March 16, 1948 - March 9, 1998 
Friday, March 13,1998 2:00 P.M. 
Rock of Ages Christian Methodist Episcopal Church 
Augusta, Georgia 
Reverend Raymond H. Thompkins - Officiating 
 
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On March 9, 1998, <J)t% <Ersfcine A fy in p eters made 
his transition from this earthly life. He was bom in Augusta, Georgia on March 16,1948. He was 
the second child of Marie Peters Brown and the late George Raymond Peters, Sr. 
He was Christened at infancy and Baptized at an early age from the Rock of Ages C.M.E. Church. 
Dr. Peters attended the Richmond County Public Schools and was a 1965 graduate of Lucy Craft Laney High School. He obtained a Bachelor's Degree from Paine College, he was the salutatorian of the class of 1969. He obtained a Master's Degree from the Oberlin College (Oberlin, OH) and a Doctorate in English and Afro-American Studies from Princeton University (Princeton, NJ). 
He was a noted professor at the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Notre Dame. At both Universities, Dr. Peters was known for his knowledge, patience, and his ability to encourage and motivate the students to put forth their best effort. 
Dr. Peters was an accomplished author. Some of his noted books include: William Faulkner; The Yoknapatawpha World and Black Being; African Openings to the Tree o f Life; The Lyrics o f the Afro-American Spiritual. Dr. Peters was a very pleasing person to all people. He had an exceptional love for the senior citizens when visiting home (Augusta); he would always say to his family, "I have got to make a special effort to call or visit the elderly because these are the ones that most people forget." He showed a keen interest and love for his nieces and nephews from infancy to adulthood, "Uncle Erk" would encourage them to READ, READ, READ ... and work hard to further their education. Each one of them truly loved their "Uncle Erk." 
Survivors include: mother, Mrs. Marie Peters Brown; stepfather, Eddie Brown, Augusta, GA; three sisters, Mrs. Carolyn P. Dixon, Hephzibah, GA; Ms. Gertrude Postell and Susie Stevens, Augusta, GA; four brothers, George R. Peters, Jr., Waynesboro, GA; Dr. Alfred B. Peters, Macon, GA; Larry T. Peters and Spencer J. Peters, Augusta, GA; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Carol Peters, Waynesboro, GA; and Mrs. Georgie Peters, Macon, GA; two brothers-in-law, Lester Dixon, Hephzibah, GA; and Jimmie Stevens, Augusta, GA; two god-sons, Corey Henry, South Bend, IN; and Darian Postell, Augusta, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and devoted friends. 
 
% 0ur(5on, brother, and cVncle Crk 
W e will miss you, Oh yes we will, From all the calls, the notes, the hugs and kisses. 
W e will miss you, Oh yes we will From your big sm ile, kind voice and concern fo r us all. 
W e will miss you, Oh yes we will From the visits we long awaited. 
W e will miss you, Oh yes we will Front your desire fo r us to do well. 
W e will miss you, Oh yes we will From the love you have shown this world. 
W e will miss you, Oh yes we w ill!! 
Love, Susie 
 
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Procession of Family 
Presiding............................Rev. Raymond H. Thompkins Pastor, Rock of Ages C.M.E. Church 
Prayer.....................................................Rev. J. E. Robinson Former Pastor, Rock o f Ages C.M.E. Church 
 
Scrip tu re........................................ Rev. Robert Davenport Pastor,Trinity C.M.E. Church Sparta, Georgia 
Old Testament 
 
Scripture........................................ r * Rev. Nathaniel Irvin Pastor, Old Storm Branch Baptist Church New Testament 
 
Selection..................................Rock of Ages C.M.E. Choir 
 
Remarks University o f California ( Berkeley ) - Mr. Charles Henry University o f Notre Dame ( South Bend, IN ) Ms. Peaches Henry Community and As A Friend - Mrs. Andrena Carpenter 
 
Obituary........................................................... Read Silently 
Acknowledgements & Thank Y o u .................................... Mrs. Mattie Williams 
 
S o lo .....................................................Mr. Camell Peterson Pianist, Mrs. Barbara Hammonds 
 
Eulogy................................Rev. Raymond H. Thompkins 
 
Recessional Interm ent.......................... Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens 
 
Repast 
 
Rock of Ages Church Annex Bldg. 
 
  W. H. MAYS MORTUARY 
"Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922" 
1221 }ames Brown Boulevard Augusta, Georgia (706) 722-6401