J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Pelter, Thurman l.

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Thurman Lee “Deacon” Pelter, 69 of Burrowsville, Prince George, died June 2, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy James Pelter; a son Robert Pelter and wife Fredda; son John Pelter; a daughter, Valerie Winters and daughter Vickie Lloyd and husband Barry and six grandchildren Lauren, Joseph, Daniel, Christina, Cameron and Melanie. He is also survived by his sister Doris Sebera and sister Gladys Vtipil and husband Donald; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law Sandra Pelter and brother-in-law Bobby James and wife Anne. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Story and Harry L. Pelter, Sr.; brother, Harry L. “Dick” Pelter, Jr. and sister Louise Sebera. He was a member and ordained deacon of First Baptist Church, Hopewell. He was a charter member of the Burrowsville Volunteer Fire Department and Burrowsville Ruritan Club and retired from E.W. Burrow Logging Company. The family will receive friends at the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home from 6:30-8:30 on June 3, 2009 . Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church in Hopewell at 1:00 P. M. Thursday, June 4, 2009 with interment to follow at Appomattox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the American Lung Association 9221 Forest Hill Ave. Richmond, Virginia 23235-6876 or Crater Community Hospice 3916 S. Crater Rd. Petersburg, VA 23805

Nancy and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Thurman was quite the special man and loved you and his kids dearly. What an honor to have known him, to laugh and joke with him and to share in our children's summer camp experiences.

May God wrap His loving arms around all of you and may your memories help you get through these difficult days.

Fondly,
Betty Blodgett
(Shannon Wade's mom)

Posted by: Betty Dean Blodgett at June 5, 2009 10:48 AM

Nancy, I am so very sorry on the loss of your husband. Believe me I know how much it hurts. If you need to talk sometimes please call. It has been a lot of years since you two came in the drugstore where I worked with your mom. Take care , Love ,Peg

Posted by: Peg Narron Hardin at June 4, 2009 03:28 PM

Mrs. Pelter, Vickie and family,

I am truly sorry for your loss. If any comfort can be taken, it is that he is with GOD and his body hurts no more. My prayers and thoughts are with you all on this very sad journey you have to take without your husband and father and most of all friend.

Cammie Sink

Posted by: Cammie Sink at June 3, 2009 06:09 PM

Dear Nancy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I feel it is our loss too. I always enjoyed his smile and good sense of humor, and I know Carl always thought highly of Thurman. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Anita Fleming

Posted by: Anita Fleming at June 3, 2009 03:31 PM

You know I will miss my good buddy, Thurman. He is at peace now and in no more pain. Just as Christ went to prepare a place for us, Thurman will be waiting to welcome you home one day in the distant future. I feel very privileged to have had both of you (& your children) as friends all these years.
God be with you all, & I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
Rose Suyes

Posted by: Rose Suyes at June 3, 2009 12:22 PM

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Thurman always had a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Valerie

Posted by: Valerie Dennis at June 3, 2009 09:53 AM

Grandma,

I hope God is with you through the tough times. I hope he is with you to comfort you. I miss Grandpa alot but I know he is in heaven. I will pray for God to help comfort you.

Love Joseph

Posted by: Joseph Pelter at June 3, 2009 09:24 AM

Nancy,

I cannot tell you how sorry I am for your loss. May God bless you and your family with His healing love and the wonderful memories of your life with Thurman sustain you in the days to come.

Jeane & David Pemberton

Posted by: Jeane Pemberton at June 3, 2009 07:31 AM

Nancy and family
we are saddened to learn of Thurman's passing. All the Pelters were pretty special to our family, but enjoyed sparring and talking to Therman in the years we lived in Hopewell. Our prayers will be with you all.
blessings
gary & deb higginbotham

Posted by: Debbie & Gary Higginbotham at June 2, 2009 11:23 PM

We sincerely express our sympathy to all of the Pelter family. We have known Thurman ever since we moved to Prince George and have fond memories of us all being in home Bible studies among other church activities and watching our children grow up together. It was always funny when he would tell tales on "Nancy" and to think that you had 47 years of married bliss. What a milestone! He will be solely missed in the Burrowsville/Garysville communities. We loved him and love all of you. You have been tall pillars in our church.
Gay and Chuck Weston

Posted by: Gay Weston at June 2, 2009 09:31 PM

Nancy and family-
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We will always remember Thurman sitting out under the tree in the yard. Keep his memories close to heart as you go through the next couple of weeks. Call on us if you need anything.

Paula & Bubba

Posted by: Paula Robinson at June 2, 2009 07:00 PM

Nancy and Family,

I am very saddened to learn of Therman's passing. I have a lot of great memories of Therman around the stew pots at Parker's Grocery and around the firehouse there in Burrowsville. He was always there to lend an ear or give encouragement when things seemed to be going wrong. His funny jokes and his caring friendships were and are important to all of us.

I know that God will comfort you, your family and friends through these rough times. Please know if there is anything I or my family can do for you please call on us.

Dwayne Tharp

Posted by: Dwayne Tharp at June 2, 2009 06:47 PM