Jerry Leroy Peters, Sr.
Jerry Leroy Peters, Sr.
Obituary
Guest Book
Jerry Peters, Sr. Obituary
Jerry L. Peters, Sr., passed away peacefully at Ignite Medical Resort on August 28, 2025. He was born in St. Joseph, MO, to Melford Lee Peters and Frances Vadonna Ball on October 4, 1934. His parents precede him in death along with his brother, William E. Peters. He is survived by his wife Shirley of 70 years.
Jerry met Shirley at the skating rink in St. Joseph. They moved to Kansas City, MO, in 1967, where he owned Julep Financial Services. Together they were founding members of Tiffany Fellowship Church, enjoyed traveling, and summers at their property in Osage Beach, MO, where Jerry loved fishing, boating with family, and water skiing. They built their dream home in Platte Woods, MO, in 1976 where they still reside.
Besides his wife, Shirley, Jerry is survived by his three children, Brenda K. Ryan (Maurice) of Piper, KS, Jerry L. Peters, Jr. (Cherie) of Osage Beach, MO, and Kerri K. Cassity (Steven) of Fort Collins, CO; five grandchildren, Minda Conyers (Eric), Joshua Peters (Kristin), Chelsea Yeich (James), Elizabeth Royeton (Michael), and Elaina Cassity, plus eight great-grandchildren, Hannah, Ephraim, Rachael, James, Zoe, Esther, Oliver, and Beckett.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Tiffany Fellowship Church on Wednesday, September 3rdwith visitation beginning at 10:00 am and funeral service at 11:00 am, followed by burial with military honors at Terrace Park Cemetery.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
801 Northwest 108th Street (Shoal Creek Pkwy), Kansas City, MO 64155
People and places connected with Jerry
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Peters, Sr.
Tell your own story about Jerry
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Jerry Peters, Sr.'s name
How to support Jerry's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Jerry Peters, Sr.'s life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
