Seth Benjamin Peters

Seth Benjamin Peters, 45, of Brierfield Farm Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born on June 25, 1972 in Bluefield, he was a son of Vivian Peters and the late Ronald Barry Peters. He was a graduate of Bluefield High School, where he played football for the Beavers. He found success as the former owner and operator of First Service Mechanical in Greensboro, NC. However, his true passion for building and his desire to open a one of a kind restaurant in his hometown led him to design an authentic, genuine family friendly ATV resort. His vision became reality in 2014 when he, along with his family, opened Buffalo Trail Cabins and Restaurant.  Seth’s love for Buffalo Trail can easily be seen in the attention to detail that he gave to the cabins, treehouses and restaurant.  He equally treasured his employees and customers. He was always eager to visit and interact throughout the restaurant and grounds. Because of Seth’s vision and the creation of Buffalo Trail, the Hatfield-McCoy Trail and tourism in Mercer County is thriving.

Survivors include his:

Wife:  Regina Matney Peters

Sons:  Jordan Bradley Peters and Matthew Ronald Peters

Mother:  Vivian (Kent) Peters-Arrington of Bluewell

Brother:  Joshua (Lisa) Peters of Grundy, VA

Nieces and nephews:  Justin Dunford, Ryan Matney, Christopher Matney, Delaina Peters, Jacob Peters, and Ezekiel Peters.

Father in law:  Frank Matney of Vansant, VA

Brother in law:  Ken (Sallie) Matney of Christiansburg

Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.

Also surviving are all of his numerous employees and customers, which he treasured as family.

Seth’s family also wishes to thank Amedysis Hospice, the doctors, nurses and all caregivers who have helped him during his illness.

Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Minister Tony Reed officiating. Burial will follow at the Poe Family Cemetery in Bluewell where he will be laid to rest next to his father. Nephews and close friends will serve as pallbearers.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.


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