Roger E. Peters, Jr., age 77, husband of Mildred “Millie” (Nye) Peters, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, March 4, 2024, following a 3-month diagnosis with non-Hodgkins lymphoma of the brain. Roger was born December 12, 1946, in Portland, ME the son of Mona (Grondin) Peters and the late Roger E. Peters, Sr. Roger & Millie retired to Crossville in 2008 following his long successful career as an operations & general manager with Textron Automotive Company and then retiring from Collins & Aikman Automotive Interiors. He enjoyed being at home puttering around his property, daily trips to town and most of all helping his neighbors.

He is survived by his wife: Millie. They were married on May 28, 1983. He is also survived by his mother: Mona Peters of Lebanon, Maine; children: Rodney Peters & Milan Peters, both of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; siblings: Lee Peters of Wakefield, New Hampshire, Randy Peters (Diane) of Freeport, Maine, and Kevin Peters of Orlando, Florida; his dogs: Bella & Lilly; nieces and their families; and his neighbors & friends, especially Jason & Jackie, Joseph & Elesha and Tom & Deb.

Roger was predeceased by his father: Roger E. Peters, Sr. on December 31, 2015; and his sister, Bonney Jane Peters on November 2, 1968

In keeping with Roger’s wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services. His ashes will be buried in the Peters family lot at New Saint Mary Cemetery in Dover, New Hampshire.

Obituary by Hood Funeral Home in Crossville.