Obituary of Jimmy Burton Peters

Bedford - Jimmy “Jim” Burton Peters, 87 of Bedford passed away Wednesday March 19th,2025 at 11:54am surrounded by his family. Born March 30th, 1937, in Mercedes, TX, he was the son of Malvin “Pete” Peters and Alta Baker Peters Jim was a lifelong cowboy and rancher spending most of his life in Texas and New Mexico. He spent much of his younger years in the rodeo circuit riding bulls, finance and real estate Later he became a carpenter and maintenance worker. Jim loved working with horses, going to the horse racetracks and the casinos. But most of all he loved his family dearly and being able to spend time with those he loved, he was of the Christian faith. Survivors include his children Dwain (Dee) Peters of Oolitic, Dana Peters of Nashville, IN, Kyle (Emily) Peters of Rowley, Massachusetts and Jamie (Bill) Adams of Bedford; grandchildren, Alison (Ryan) Johnson, Haley (Sam) Blankenhorn, Jay Peters, Ryan Hayes, Reilly Peters, Garrett (Haley) McLaughlin, Jared Wells and Will Adams and Sister Paula Peters Daniels and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, M.T. Peters Sr. and Alma Lee Jones Peters, and his sister Barbara Peters Laritz. Memorial Services will conducted at a later date. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.