KENNETH DWIGHT PETERSON, SR.

Kenneth Dwight Peterson Sr. peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at the age of 71. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Gretna, LA. Kenneth was a graduated from West Jefferson High School in 1969 and attended Clark Atlanta University. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps in the Gulf War, and Operation Desert Storm. Beloved husband of the late Bernadette Divinity Peterson. Devoted father of Philip L. Peterson, Eddie Fountain (Tremika), JoElla Peterson (Steffon), Kenneth D. Peterson Jr., and Avery Peterson-Smith (Jamal). Loving grandfather of Brittany and Hanna Peterson, Katrina Franks, DeSean (Sarai), Zaven, Mia, and Miles Fountain; Samuel III., Joshua, Jared, and Leah Taylor; Kierce Smith and Hazel Peterson. Great grandfather of Jameson Williams, Chloe, Khaleesi, and Ezekiel Fountain. Son of the late Marilyn Peterson Adams, Herman Adams, and Roscoe Foe. Brother of Joseph Allen (Lola), Eddie Barnes, Herbert Barnes (Shelia), Daphne Adams (Tyrone), Avis Adams, Brian Adams (Gaynell), Mary Ellen Adams (Sherman), Quincy Adams, Quenton Adams (Janice), Rochelle Pierre, Ieshia Foe, and the late Herman Adams Jr., and Patricia Adams Tomas. Devoted friend of Claudette Tull, Jose DeJesus, James Pierce, and James Collins. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Life Center Cathedral, Jesus is Lord Evangelistic Ministries, Christ Temple, Gideon Institute, and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Life Center Cathedral, 2100 Ames Blvd. Marrero, LA on Saturday, November 20, at 10:00a.m. Bishop J.D. Wiley-Taylor, officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Westlawn Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

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