James "Jim"

Franklin Peters

SMSGT, James "Jim" Franklin Peters, USAF retired, age 85, of Castroville, passed away October 7, 2015 at his home. He was born October 21, 1929 in Quinton, OK to Joseph H. and Rena Mullins Peters. Jim served in the Air Force during Korea and Vietnam as an aircraft mechanic. After more than 27 years of service he retired from his military duty. He was a member of Valley High Masonic Lodge #1407. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Ruth Peters; brothers, Edward Peters, Floyd Luther Peters, Doyle Peters and Thess A. Peters and sisters, Juanita Horner and Lahoma Maxwell. Survivors include his wife, Jean Peters of Castroville; children, Judith (David) Aldridge of Von Ormy, James Dean (Mary) Peters of La Coste, Jana Beth Oakes of San Antonio and Don Henry of San Antonio; grandchildren, David Adams, Shannon Aldridge, Leigh Ann Aldridge, Emmett Peters, Royce Peters, Catherine Oakes and Roy Oakes; brother, Raymond Peters; sisters, Eula Mae Howard of Bakersfield, Calif., Ethel Johnson of Bakersfield, Calif. and Jo Ann Dean of Santa Maria, Calif; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors. Memorials may be given in Jim's memory to Medina Valley United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com