William M. Peters, age 84, of Crawfordville died Thursday, April 12, 2012 in Tallahassee.

He was born in Slocum, PA, and was the son of the late Frank and Jennie (Jones) Peters.  He was of the Lutheran faith.  He served in the United States Air Force for two years as a crew chief on P47 Fighters in the South Pacific-Guam.

He was self-employed for 31 years as an Excavation Contractor.  He built, owned and operated Moyers Grove Campground in Hobby, PA for 13 years.

He was a member of Masonic Lodge 354, Shickshinny, PA.  He was Master of his Lodge in 1972 and Trustee of the Lodge for four years.

He is survived by his sister, Gladys Whitmier and two-half brothers:  Paul and Franklin Peters; two stepchildren:  William Wilkinson and June Wilkinson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his wife, Nancy E. Peters, in May, 2011; his parents; brothers:  Winfred Peters, Sr., Lee and Harry Peters; sisters:  Lois Peters and Ruth Moyer, and stepsons; Michael Oster and George Wilkinson.

Inturnment will be in The Nuremberg Cemetery, Nuremberg, PA.

Arrangements are being handled by Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel, Crawfordville, FL (850-926-3333 or bevisfh.com).

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