Kenneth Ray Peters, 59, of Waco, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Providence Health Center in Waco.
Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 24, at Lake Shore Funeral Home with Bro. Mitchell Davis officiating
Visitation: will be held after the memorial service in the funeral home foyer
Kenneth was born in Waco on July 15, 1960 to Clarence Peters and Bonnie Peters. He attended Waco schools and graduated from Jefferson Moore High School in 1978. While in high school he worked for Johnny Stewart Game Calls. Kenneth received a degree in machine shop operations from TSTC. He moved to Houston and worked for Hughes Tool then to Dallas and worked in the injection molding industry.
Kenneth married Jennifer Landingham in 1981. Kenneth and Jennifer moved back to Waco where he worked in sales for J.S. Barnett Company where his father was president. In 1984, he started an office supply and printing company which he operated for 26 years.
Kenneth loved his family and enjoyed many vacations with them at Port Aransas and Rockport and in Mexico. He loved dove and quail hunting and salt water fishing. He never met a stranger and liked to help those in need of a little money or a ride.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother; grandmother, Martha Slavens; grandson, Copelan Layne Peters; and father-in-law, Louis Landingham.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Jennifer; son, Taylor Peters; daughter, Emily and husband, Patrick Salazar; grandchildren, Camryn Eckman-Peters and Brooks Peters; sister, Carol Doan; uncle, James Slavens; mother-in-law, Betty Landingham; sister-in-law, Louann and husband, Russel Walker; and four nieces and one nephew.
In lieu of flowers you may make a donation in his memory to Waco Humane Society or Fuzzy Friends Rescue.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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So sorry for you and your family’s loss of a super person.
Jennifer, my heart breaks for you. I am so sorry about Kenneth, I know this has to be very hard for you, your kids and your grands. Praying for each of you as you walk through the days, weeks and years to come. May the happy memories be so overwhelming they help with the sadness of such a great person. Kenneth was always very kind to me, memories I treasure.
We loved Kenneth and had so much fun on the trips we took together. He is at peace.
We are sorry.
Love you all,
Bill and Jody
Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry for your loss. Kenneth was a wonderful guy and he will be missed.
Jennifer, Emily, and Taylor..I am so saddened by your loss. But death is not the ultimate end…it will be struck down and all of mankind will be awakened by our Lord Christ Jesus. Kenneth is sleeping: see Ecclesiastes 9: 5, 10. Jesus taught his disciples to pray, “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, in earth as it is in Heaven.” We know that heaven doesn’t experience sickness, sadness, and death. So that promise will be fulfilled on earth! Please know that my prayer is for your comfort from our Heavenly Father and his dear son, Jesus Christ. Lean on them, and know that you will be comforted. Your cousin, Martha Watson Cope
Thinking and praying for you and your family during this time of loss .
Kenneth always had a smile on his face. Very nice person. My prayers for your family.
Jennifer, I am so very sorry.
Much love, my friend.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Kenneth. Grew up together at Lake Shore Church of Christ. Super sweet man who always had a smile and a hug to give…Carrie Townsend
David Dulock
August 21
9:00. PM
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Jennifer in this very difficult time. I remember all the great times Carrie Townsend myself and Kenneth spent together after Church at Lake Shore. I remember when we lived together for a very short time in Dallas that he was such a great man. But the one thing that he had to get back to was the Love of his Life (Jennifer) I will leave you this JONH 11:25 since he was a Christian I am the resurrection and the life The one who believes in me will live even though they die and whoever lives by believing in me will never die
I too went to Lake Shore Church of Christ with him. Very sorry to hear this.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Jennifer and family. When I think about Kenneth, I can see that bright smile and contagious laughter. May the love of God embrace you and give you strength
Jennifer and family: I am so very sorry for your loss. I will always remember how fun and kind Kenneth was on the trips to Port Arthur. My sincerest sympathies to all of you.
Sharon
Jennifer and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Thank you for allowing us to care for your loved one.
Kenneth will be missed. My heart aches for you all. I know you will miss him terribly. I have so many fond memories including many dates you allowed me to go on and always a tag along when I was living next door.
Jennifer, I am so very sorry of Kenneth’s passing. I can’t imagine the
loss you must be feeling. Kenneth was always kind to everyone.
May you and your family find peace.
So sorry! Hugs to all of you and praying sweet memories will sustain you in the days to come.
Billie Carol Seely.
Kenneth was truly one of the nicest persons I’ve ever known. I was saddened to learn of his passing. My sincere sympathy to Jennifer and the children.
Jennifer,
My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family at this time. I think about how many years he’s loved you. His smile and the sparkle in his eyes have forever been my visual definition of a serious crush/love. I pray you’ll be comforted by all of the life long memories you shared.
Kenneth will be missed by all that knew him. Our family has wonderful memories of the Peters family growing up together at Lakeshore Church of Christ . In Christian Love, Ann & Grant Hayes
Dear Jennifer and family,
Our sincere thoughts and prayers to you and your family . May all your beautiful happy memories bring comfort, peace, and smiles in the days to come. We will continue to lift your family up in prayer. Much Love, Karen and Jimmy Yowell
Our family is sad to hear of Kenneth’s passing. Our condolences to Kenneth’s family at this time of great sorrow. Kenneth was always enjoyable to talk to and be with. My Mother remembers him fondly as “one of the best employees we ever had”.
I appreciated him greatly as a business owner, entrepreneur and a genuinely nice person. Gerald and Mrs Adela Stewart.
A truly kind man and great friend. He will be missed by many. Sorry for your loss..