OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Johnny Asaby Peters, 89, died Aug. 25, 2016, at St. Ann’s Home in Oklahoma City, Okla. He was born on April 29, 1927. He was a machinist, farmer, a musician and a mechanic.
Mr. Peters was a World War II veteran.
Survivors include five children, Marla (David) Dale, of Lexington, Ky., John (Jolene) Peters, of Great Bend, Janet (Mike) of Schmidt, of Cornelius, Ore., Lynn (Greg) Cherry, of Arcadia, Okla., and Susan Davis, of Wichita; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a brother, Stanley (Janet) Peters, of Edmond, Okla. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Donna Mae Peters.
A memorial service will be held Sept. 24, in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Sept. 11, 2016*