Louis E. Peters

Louis E. Peters obituary, Akron, OH

Louis E. Peters

Louis Peters Obituary

Visit the Newcomer Funeral Home - Akron website to view the full obituary.

Louis E. Peters, 46, passed away unexpectedly February 24, 2025. Born in Fort Myers, FL to Frances and Billy Jo (Barrack) Peters, he resided in Florida for most of his life. Louis most recently worked at Burger King and he enjoyed football, golf, fishing, hiking/climbing, and spending time with his family.

Louis will be sadly missed by his son, Dallas Peters; siblings, Sherrie (Dave) Price, Patty Fitzpatrick, Mark Peters, Billye Jo Bryan; former wife, Shelby Peters; many nieces and nephews. 

Family and friends are invited to visit Friday, March 7, 2025 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at Newcomer, Akron Chapel, 131 N. Canton Rd. The memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial donations in Louis' name to the charity of their choice.

To share a memory of Louis or leave a special message for his family, visit the guest book below. 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Newcomer Funeral Home - Akron

131 North Canton Road, Akron, OH 44305

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