Mr. Herman Peters

Herman Peters was born on June 27, 1937 in Minden, Louisiana the eighth child of Charlie Peters and Ardella (Webb) Peters. His parents, four brothers, Richmond Peters, Henry Peters, John Peters and James Peters; three sisters, Dora McKelvy, Lucille Daniels and Mattie Cornelius all preceded him in death. Herman moved to Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 15 with his family. He attended R. T. Coles Vocational High School and Manual High School where he graduated on the class of 1957. Herman would later return to school while working full-time and obtained degress from Penn Valley Community College and Avila College. He was drafted by the United States Army and was discharged with Honors in 1962. Upon his return to Kansas City, he married the former Bennie Jean Alexander on April 4, 1964. Herman and Bennie enjoyed bowling, watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, along with traveling to see family and friends all over the world. Herman loved, honored and cherished his Bennie Jean through sickness and in health until her passing in March 2021. Herman retired from General Motors Leeds Plant in1992. He was active in the Leeds Retiree Club serving as Club President for several years. He was currently serving on the Residence Council at Brookdale Senior Living. He was a faithful member of the Cleveland Avenue Baptist Church serving as a Sunday School Teacher, Assistant Treasurer of the Trustee Board and Chairman of the Deacon Board. He was a mentor to current Deacon Board President Deacon Thomas Bugg and Deacon Otis Stevenson. Herman was a proud member of the Masonic order. He was a 50 year plus member of Rone Lodge #25 F. & A. M., 40 year member of Kansas City Consistory #7 A.S.S.R. , 40 year member of Allah Temple #6 A.E.N.O.M.S. in 1986 he was elevated to the 33rd and last degree in Masonry. He was a member former the Worthy Patron of Twinkling Star #89 O.E.S. On November 26, 2025, Herman answered His Master's call and departed this earthly world. Hermon leaves behind to cherish his legacy and memory, sister, Omeria Flournoy, Minden, LA; half siblings, Charles Peters, Michael Peters, Wayne Peters, Ray Peters, Rita Johnson and Geneva Peters, although he leaves a host of nephews, nieces and cousins, a special place was held in his heart for nephews, Rickey Peters, (Karen), Marlon Peters (Stephanie); nieces, Kathy Peters and LaVera Peters; god daughters, LaTonya Carter (Michael), Nicole Pearl (Ronald) and LaWanda Crowder. Funeral services Thursday, December 11, at 10:00am at Cleveland Avenue Baptist Church. Interment Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, December 10, from 6:00pm- 8:00pm at Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel where masonic services will be held and Thursday from 9:00am -10:00am at the church. Arrangements entrusted to Lawrence A. Jones & Sons. Condolences may be shared on our website. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Cleveland Avenue Baptist Church in honor of Deacon Herman Peters.

Mr. Herman Peters

June 27, 1937 - November 26, 2025