Michael A. "Big Dog" Peters

Michael A. "Big Dog" Peters, 63, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Michael was born on March 9, 1960 in Massillon, Ohio the son of Richard and Beverly (Roque) Peters. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and attended Tuslaw High School for a period of time and then graduated from Washington High School in 1979. Mike was a huge Tiger's football fan. He worked for The Twelve Inc. as a counselor/mentor for a boy's group home. Mike was an avid golfer. He was saved, baptized and attended First Baptist Church Massillon with his family over the years.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah A. Peters, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage; daughters, Lindsay Peters, and Ashley Peters Williams; step-daughter, Carrie (Brian) Ward; grandchildren, Brooklyn Peters, Jimena Escobar, Giovanni Quinilla, Oswaldo Quinilla, Angel Mejia, Luna Peters, Juliano Smith, and, Christian Williams; sister, Patty (Ron Brehm) Reed; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mike was preceded in death by his father, Richard Peters, and brothers, Scott Peters, and Jeffrey Peters.

A Private gathering will take place at a later date. A Celebration of Mike's life will be held at Whipple Avenue Baptist Church at a later date. Messages of comfort and support may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com.