Born May 8, 1943 in Peoria to Virgil H. and Garnet (Colvin) Peters, he married Debra Hunt. She survives.
Also surviving are three children, Valinda Marie Peters, Virgil Peters Jr., and Vincent Robert (Jennifer) Peters, all of Pekin; one step-daughter, Rachel Embry of Manito; 13 grandchildren, Payton Peters, Maria (Josh) Jewell, Luke (Candice Heart) Peters and Shonna Peters, Brock Peters, Brent Peters, Virgil Peters, Bryson Embry, Bella Bezero, Ronald Felles, Garnet Felles, Violet Felles and Rocky Zumwalt and one great-grandson, Jacob Embry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Valerie Zumwalt and one sister, Sharon Vernes.
Virgil had worked at Sherex Chemical Company in Mapleton for 30 years. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and other sports including football and the Olympics. Vergil cherished spending time with his family.
Cremation has been accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. There will be no services.
Memorial contributions may be given to Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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