Ronald "Bubbie" Peters

Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78521829691?pwd=IF5LoyAHK6rOk2A5uuT7VQ8BiKiXmn.1 Meeting ID: 785 2182 9691 Passcode: Bubbie Ronald “Bubbie” Peters, 76 was born on December 28th, 1947 in Charleston, SC to the late Nathaniel “Chico” Peters and Charity Smalls Peters. “Bubbie” as he was so affectionately called since he was a child, moved to Walterboro, SC at the age of five and attended St. John’s Catholic Elementary School along with his Uncle and friend, George Malone. He then attended Colleton High School and played basketball throughout his high school career. He was an incredible player, admired by all who came across him. He received a scholarship to Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC and became a star basketball player along with his brother and best friend in the world, Clint Peters. They were so close that since Clint was older, he waited until Ron got to college so they could become roommates at Claflin. While attending Claflin they represented the numbers #10 (Clint) and #14 (Bubbie.) Ron graduated from Claflin University in 1970 with a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education. Shortly upon graduation, Ron became a teacher and head coach at his Alma Mater, Colleton High School until 1972. During this time, still pursuing his dream of becoming a professional basketball player, he had the opportunity to try out for the New Orleans Jazz, which was then part of the ABA (American Basketball Association) now known as the NBA. Even though he didn’t make the team with New Orleans following his ABA tryout experience, he was invited to join the Harlem Wizards/Harlem Internationals show team. He traveled all over the world playing with the Wizards and became a professional international basketball player. During his exceptional career, he played with Roscoe Wilson and other star athletes in both Israel and Argentina. People nicknamed him “Spider” because he jumped so high. Ron moved to the Bronx to join the team and lived in the River Park Towers, which then was one of the what Ron would say “baddest” apartments in New York City. In 1983 Ron retired from the Harlem Wizards. He then married Beverly Wright and they had a daughter named Ashley. Ron became a social worker for what was then called BCW, now ACS and worked with Dwight Myers, otherwise known as “Heavy D” before he became famous. In 1987, Ron joined the Department of Education and became a Physical Education teacher, Dean and Varsity Basketball Coach at Wingate High School. Ron’s passion for educating youth and changing the lives of others became evident in his career. He then transferred to Prospect Heights High School in 1995. There he created the first ever Roller Skating Phys Ed class. The students loved this unique form of physical activity. Years later, he made Harry Van Arsdale High School his home until he retired in 2014. After retiring he devoted all of his pastime to his family, both near and far. He was the most devoted husband, father, papa, brother, teacher, coach and friend. Family meant everything to Ron and he would give his last just to make others happy. In 2019 Ron was connected with his oldest daughter Cheryl and they continued a great relationship until his death. In 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, he and daughter Ashley wrote a cookbook called “The Peters Experience.” Ron’s passion has always been cooking for people, especially his family. That was one way he expressed his love, cooking his favorite meals. He was so proud of the cookbook and was able to sell it online. This was a memorable time being at home and able to create a cookbook with his family. Ron is preceded in death by ex wife Beverly Wright Peters and brothers Anthony and Lewis Clinton Peters. He leaves behind to mourn his death, daughters Ashley Peters of Brooklyn, NY and Cheryl Hayes of Sumter, SC, his brother Stephen Peters and sister in law Angela Peters of Columbia, SC, brother Edward Peters of Portland, OR, sisters Gale Peters Owens of Greenville, SC and Jennifer Peters Wilson of Myrtle Beach, SC. Furthermore, he leaves behind seven grandchildren, Jayden, Mila, Markel, Stanley, Jr. (Vito), Shalynn, Sydney and Saige. He also leaves behind long time friend Shirley Haywood of Brooklyn, NY and a host of family, students that became family and friends. Ron leaves a legacy that facilitates lifelines and pathways for generations to come. His passion and love for mankind is both an expression and extension of Charity, his mother, who showed him the way. His life mirrored his hope. May we continue to become the best versions of ourselves possible in his memory and may he rest in peace.

Ronald "Bubbie" Peters

December 28, 1947 - December 30, 2023