Hampton Eugene “Gene” Peters, age 75 of Louisville, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018. Gene retired from Ashland Oil after 25 years of service and was a member of Southeast Christian Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandpa who adored his family. Gene was preceded in death by his wife Elaine Carrington Peters; and his parents, William and Aleene Peters.

Gene is survived by his loving children, Julie Stottmann (Andy) and Todd Peters (Dana); grandchildren, Hayden and Camden Peters, Aaron and Tate Stottmann; brothers, Dean Peters (Diann) and Don Peters; several nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends.

Visitation will be 3-8pm Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, East Louisville Chapel, 235 Juneau Drive in Middletown. A celebration of Gene’s life will be held at 11am on Thursday, February 22nd at the funeral home, with burial to follow in Floydsburg Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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