Ronald “Ronnie” James Peters, of Ganado, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 19, 2021, his 72nd birthday.
Ronnie was born in El Campo, Texas on November 19, 1949, to the late Jerome Joseph Peters and Golda Richins Peters. He graduated from Ganado High School in 1968. He married the love of his life, Gena Schumaker Peters, on September 15, 1972. Ronnie held various jobs and acquired several hobbies throughout his life including farming, entomology, woodworking, beekeeping, and lapidary. He was an avid historian and was always willing to share stories. Ronnie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, cousin, and friend.
Ronnie is survived by his wife of 49 years, Gena Schumaker Peters; daughter Tanya Rosalez and husband, Joey; son Brian Peters and wife, Kayla; daughter Allison Volkmer and husband, Matthew; son Aaron Peters; sister, Faye McDougald; sister-in-law, Lola Peters; and 6 grandchildren, Madison, Jaden, Brady, Seeley, Callie, and Codie.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jerome and Golda Peters; and brother, Michael Peters.
Pallbearers will be Chris Peters, David Peters, Clinton Matcek, Britt Allen, Brad Allen, Scott Allen, and Dale Allen.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Thomas Pritchett and Dean Richins.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 26, 2021, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., also in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow in Red Bluff Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Ronnie’s name to the Jackson County Soil and Water Conservation District 700 N Wells Suite 200 Edna, Texas 77957.
Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
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