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Luther James Peterson, Sr.
1927 - 2025
BORN
1927
DIED
2025
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Luther Peterson, Sr. Obituary
Mr. Luther James Peterson, Sr. was born on October 2, 1927, the son of the late Samuel Peterson and Mattie Mae Wier in Noxubee County, Macon, Mississippi.
He attended Shuqualak Public Schools.
Luther was in the Korean War and served as a Hospital Orderly Cook 1952 - 1954, with an Honorable Discharge. He moved to Kansas City in 1963 and was employed as a laborer for Morton Kahn Construction from 1963 until he retired in 1980’s. Luther was a Master Plumber by trade and was self-employed working for multiple people where he was affectionately known as Pete, L. J., and Slim until he retired in 2017.
Luther was united in holy matrimony to Lela Robinson on December 18, 1956, and they shared a beautiful union of over 40 years before her passing. Together, they were blessed with 8 children. Luther was blessed with a daughter from a previous relationship.
Luther was an avid fisherman and loved fishing daily after retirement. For the last 20 years, his children would celebrate his birthday with a weekend of fun to include a fish fry and dinner/dance. Luther would catch all the fish in preparation for the Friday night fish fry hosted at his home. Family would travel to Kansas City to help celebrate each year. Everyone was welcome including the entire neighborhood, family and friends.
Luther was preceded in death by his wife, Lela R. Peterson; brothers, Melvin John Peterson, Booker T. Peterson, and Will Dancy; sisters, Annie B. Peterson and Mary Davis Roberts.
Luther peacefully departed this life on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Baptist Homes of Independence.
Luther James Peterson, Sr. leaves to cherish his memory: five daughters and four sons, his sons, Claude (Carla) Peterson, Luther (Sonya) Peterson, Jr., Myron (Patricia) Peterson of Kansas City, MO, and Anthony (Judy) Peterson, Sr. of Houston, TX; daughters, Vola Conner of Macon, MS, Vivian Henderson of Pittsburgh, PA, Darlene (Floyd) Guess, Connie (James) Couch of Kansas City and Cecilia (Anthony) Fisher, of Independence, MO; 19 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, three brothers, Joseph Peterson, Willie A. (Joann) Peterson and Jerome (Brenda) Peterson; and one sister, Glenda Parker all of Birmingham AL; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Thoughtful care and services provided by E. S. Eley & Sons Funeral Chapel, Inc.
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Nelson and Pamela Madison
August 23, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Glenda Holman
August 23, 2025
We all will miss you mr.pete...love you
Gary Johnson
August 23, 2025
Mr. Peterson was truly a great man and an awesome father. May he rest in peace.
Jiles,Diane Dunn
August 23, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.You’re loving memories will carry on , God bless
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Cynthia Bradley
August 22, 2025
Rest well and internal peace!
Lynton Hughley Jr
August 22, 2025
Condolences to your family and will be keeping u all in prayer
Joann Donahue
August 20, 2025
My condolences goes out to you and your family. Sorry I’m praying for your family.
Kathryn Riley
August 20, 2025
Sending MY deepest CONDOLENCES TO the PETERSON FAMILY FROM THE RILEY'S AND MAY GOD CONTINUE TO GIVE YOU EACH STRENGTH AND COMPASSION SINCERELY KATHRYN RILEY
Lanetta Pearl
August 20, 2025
Sending prayers to the family from Netta Pearl and family ❤
Alex & Robin Comer
August 17, 2025
Deepest Sympathy
Staci Davis
August 13, 2025
Sending my sincere condolences and love to all of my cousins. I'm going to miss uncle Pete.
The Millers
August 12, 2025
Our Sincere Condolences and Prayers (The Millers 49th College)
Diane Wilder
August 11, 2025
In loving memory of Uncle Pete. May you cherish the wonderful father, grandfather and uncle he was.❤ Bobby and Diane
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