James Charles “Jimmy” Peters, 63, entered into rest on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at his home in Holbrook, surrounded by family and friends. Services will be held in celebration of his life on Friday, Nov. 4, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Holbrook, with the rosary at 10:30 a.m. and the service at 11 a.m. A reception will follow.
Jimmy was born on Dec. 29, 1947, in Caddo, Okla., to James Peters Sr. and Thelma Lillard Naranjo. He moved to Holbrook at the age of 7, where he attended school.
He was a member of the Marine Corps for a number of years and served in Vietnam, where he earned the National Defense Service medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service medal, a Combat Action ribbon and a Rifle Marksman badge,
Jimmy enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, woodcutting and spending time with loved ones. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 37. He loved watching the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Dallas Cowboys and old western movies.
He spent his last days at home with his wife, children and grandchildren. He will be missed.
Survivors include his wife, Jodie DeSpain of Holbrook; his children, Johanna Peters of Show Low and Mathew (Victoria) Philpott of Holbrook; his stepdaughter, Siera DeSpain of Holbrook; his brothers, Donald (Becky) Naranjo of Holbrook, Tony Naranjo of Phoenix, Eddie (Mary) Naranjo of Chicago and David Naranjo of Holbrook; his only sister, Nancy (Michael) Barela of Holbrook; his grandchildren, including Xavior Baldonado, Dustin Philpott and his angel, Elena Philpott; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Peters Sr.; his mother, Thelma Lillard Naranjo; his stepfather, Eddie B. Naranjo; two brothers, Larry Peters and Chris Naranjo; his wife, Anna Peters; a daughter, Donna Peters; and his mother-in-law, Flora Romero.
