James J Peters

James J Peters II, age 70 of Massillon, went home to be with the LORD on April 18, 2019, after fighting for six months. He was born on January 16, 1949, in Massillon; a son to the late James Peters and Wilma (Mitzel) Brown. He was a mechanic all his life. James loved building racecars, riding motorcycles, watching the Cleveland Browns, and spending time with his family. James was preceded in death by his parents James Peters, Wilma Brown and step-father George Brown, son James Peters III, wife Brenda Peters, a brother Jack Peters, and sister Joanne Tsocheff. He is survived by children Shirley Peters of Myrtle Beach; Jamie (Reed) Warner of Myrtle beach, Jolanda Peters of Massillon, Jason Peters of Massillon; sister Shirley Autrey of Myrtle beach; grandchildren Brandon Peters, Jaeunia Woullard, Jamien Woullard, Javontae Peters, Chaz Peters, Sincere Peters, Jo’ziah Peters, Mayci Kennedy, James Peters IV; great-grandchildren Ashtyn Peters, Caevin Peters, Blaze Peters, Harmony Blair, Ava Peters; and a host of nieces, nephews, step-children, extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 5pm on Friday in the Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home. Friends may come from 3-5pm prior to the service Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted to assist the family with final expenses.