Jeffrey “Jelly” Peters, Sr., departed this life on Saturday February 8, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 53. Son of Edara Myles and the late Samuel Peters Sr. Devoted husband to Pecola Fields Peters of 31 years. Father of Jeffrey Peters Jr., Pecola Edora Peters, Wihelmena (Raymond) Alexander, Craig, Corey (Nicole), and Chris Fields. Grandfather to 14 grandchildren. Brother of Mary Bell, Catherine, Dora, Avery, Ronell, Roger Peters and the late Samuel and Jerry Peters. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends. Jeffrey was a graduate of George Washington Carver class of 1985 and was employed with Metro Service Group. Relatives, friends of the family, and employees of Metro Service Group, Apple Bus Service, Boh Bro’s, ED’S Cleaning Services, Gallo Mechanical, and Avery Bros. are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Friday, February 14, 2020 for 10 a.m. at The Apostolic Church at New Orleans, 11700 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70129. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com