Mr. Thomas (Pop) Peters, age 81, of Jonesborough, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
Tom was born in Kingsport, TN, son of the late Orville and Norma Cassidy Peters. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Anne Dunn Peters, and a sister, Jonnie Peters Galloway.
Tom was a retired supervisor from Eastman Chemical Company. He was an avid sports fan, which included coaching little league baseball and softball. His passion was the Tennessee Vols.
His fierce love for his grandchildren was evident to all.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Erin Metz and husband Ben; son, Michael Peters; grandchildren, Elliott Metz and Tyson Metz and a circle of friends who he loved as his own.
A receiving of friends will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Maryville, TN on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 10:00-12:00.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the Maryville Little League - Sponsor a Player in Need either online through the Maryville Little League webpage (select sponsorships) or mailed to:
Maryville Little League
Sponsorship
P.O. Box 4096
Maryville, TN 37802
Please indicate this is a tribute gift in honor of Tom Peters.
Condolences may be sent to the Peters family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
The passing of “Tommy” as I knew him is shocking. We were fraternity brothers, Sigma Phi Epsilon, at East Tennessee State University, during the 60s and lived at the fraternity house. This past April we reacquainted at the SigEp 70th anniversary at ETSU. Several of us from those days sat together for dinner during the celebration event. I remember Tommy as one of the best dressed in the fraternity. He was a warn and cordial guy. He leaves us with wonderful and everlasting memories. May the peace of Christ comfort the family and those who mourn his passing. VDBL
I am so sad. I will missing our meetings at Food City in Gray on Sunday mornings and talking about days past. I'll miss my text from him on the 21st. Love you both and here anytime you need me.
Sorry about the passing of our dear brother "Toy Ralph". I rejoice in the fact that we got to reconnect during the past couple of years at ETSU homecomings. He was a fantastic host especially with the huge breakfasts that he prepared. Reminiscing about our Sig Ep days at ETSU brought back fond memories of crazy antics and stupid things that we did. Conversations always gravitated to his two grandchildren of which he was extremely proud. My prayers go out to the family. He will sorely missed!
10/09/2024
Louise Jaskoski
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. We will miss him terribly. Praying for peace and comfort for you and Michael.
10/09/2024
Eva Cassidy Wright
Tommy will be dearly missed. Prayers and thoughts for all of your family.
Tom was a wonderful guy who knew everyone and everyone knew him! What a wonderful example he was, in the importance of family and sharing his joy in celebrating all Vols sports! He will be so missed ❤️
10/09/2024
Richard and Karen Hall
We were so sorry to hear about Tom’s passing-
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family!
