Jasper Peters

It is a privilege and a burden to share with you the passing of our father—the Rev. Dr. James D. Peters Jr. after 92 years of vibrant life. He died on the evening of May 10th, 2025 surrounded by love and prayer, in the presence of his family.

Having entered into ministry at the age of 19, he led a historic career in pastoral ministry, Civil Rights, church leadership, and incredible advocacy for the poor and oppressed.

As his family, we recognize we are not the only ones who have been blessed by his work and witness, and there are many who will feel the gravity of his loss. We are now the ones who will remember the work and sacrifice of leaders like him; it is left to us to carry on his memory and legacy. We offer to you what we would request for ourselves—grace and room to process and prepare for what is next.

We will confirm plans for his funeral and create opportunities to remember his life in the days ahead. In the mean time, our family would like to thank all of the people who have expressed their love and support to our father through his whole life, especially through these last days.

I have been who I am for my entire life