Al will lie in state on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 from 10am to 5pm at Griggs Schooler Gordon Funeral Directors, 5400 Bell St in Amarillo. A private graveside service will be held in the Memorial Park Cemetery of Vega, Texas with Jerry Davey presiding.
Al was born on January 17, 1930 to John and Mary Peters in Rinn, Colorado. At the age of 17, He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served honorably for three years. At the age of 20, he married Genevieve Varga in Denver, Colorado, and together they shared nearly seven decades of marriage.
Al hauled Colorado mountain hay for many years before moving to Texas. He liked to work with wood and made many beautiful items, most of which he gave away. He helped build and remodel basements, garages, and sheds for his family and friends.
He was an active member of the Amarillo Senior Citizens Association, where he was an avid pool player. We was also a member of the Hilltop Senior Citizen Association; as well as member of the Southwest Cowboy Poetry Association.
He is survived by his wife "Genny", children Mike Peters of Plano, TX, Marianne Meyer of Hereford, TX, Maggie Gruhlkey of Adrian, TX, Susan Dale of Lawrence, KS; and his loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made to the Alzheimer's Association in honor of Alfred "Al" Joseph Peters.