Michael Jerome Peters

It is with sad hearts that we announce Michael J. Peters, 67, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024. He received his bachelors degree in physical therapy from SUNY Downstate in New York, and his masters degree in education from Virginia Tech. He worked for 30 years for Carilion as a physical therapist in various clinics and was director of the PTA program for the College of Health Sciences. Most recently, he worked at Lewis-Gale in the inpatient rehab unit. He strived for perfection as a physical therapist receiving his orthopedic-certified specialist, geriatric-certified specialist, neurologic-certified specialist, and vestibular specialist credentials. He loved working outside in the yard, watching movies, eating out, traveling, and spending time with his family. Preceding him in death was his mother, Patti Peters; and his sister, Arleen Peters. His surviving family includes his loving wife, Sheila Peters of Salem, Va.; sons, Nicholas Peters of Norfolk, Va. and Christopher Peters of Blacksburg, Va.; sister, Maureen Peters of Long Island, N.Y.; brother, Johnny Peters of Long Island, N.Y.; and father, John Peters, of Long Island, N.Y.; mother-in-law, JoAnn Copenhaver. A time to celebrate Michaels life will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem, Va. A period of visitation will begin at 2 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made to the Foundation for Rehab Equipment and Endowment in Salem. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details. Visitation When Saturday, March 9th, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Celebration Of Life When Saturday, March 9th, 2024 3:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153