George Peters

George "Bo" Peters, age 86, of Waco, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 16, 2019 at West Rest Haven. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2019 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Minister Dannie Archie officiating. Burial will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Ross. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. George was born May 23, 1932 in Gholson, the son of James and Ruth (Estes) Peters. He graduated from West High School in 1950. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. On August 29, 1952, he was united in marriage to Mildred Robinson in Ross. She preceded him in death on November 5, 2016. He was a co-owner of H. B. Blake Company for over 30 years. George also worked for Sligh Lumber Company and Robinson Company. He enjoyed all sports, playing golf, and was an avid Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys fan. George was great at playing dominoes and could trick anyone who wasnt paying attention. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and surprising them with new gifts. He was a member of Elm Mott Church of Christ where he was very active in his church and loved to sing. George is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Herschel "Si" Peters and Lawrence Peters; and a sister, Patsy Guild. Survivors include his children, Jeanna Wendt and husband Tom of Spring and David Peters and wife Peggy of Dallas; grandchildren, Ryan Wendt and wife Kelley, Eric Wendt and wife Cassie, Cameron Wendt and wife Lindsey, Wes Peters, Josh Peters, Wade Foster, Stuart Foster, and Angela Foster; great-grandchildren, Collin, Liam, Tristan, Caleb and Connor. Pallbearers are Cameron Wendt, Eric Wendt, Wes Peters, Josh Peters, Corey Curtsinger and Herbert Svec. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the charity of choice.