Deacon Wilford Peltzer Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Deacon Wilford Peltzer (Branchville, South Carolina) is shared. Deacon, born on September 22, 1941, passed away on September 5, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Deacon will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Deacon by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Deacon is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Deacon’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Winston and Jessie Belle Pelzer; wife: Linda Stephens-Pelzer; previous wife: Frances Brown Pelzer; sons: Dwayne Pelzer, LaVern Pelzer, and Jeremiah Pelzer (Georgia Walker); daughters: Rena Acosta, Willa Dean Pelzer (Tony M. Smith), and Bridgette Pelzer; siblings (deceased): Josephine Washington, Rosa Washington, Jessie Mae Doye, Pete Pelzer, Leroy Pelzer, and Charlie Pelzer; siblings (surviving): Dora Mae (Rev. William) Ellis and Lee Cooper (Alfreda) Pelzer; sisters-in-law: Delaine Stephens and Dorothy Stephens; brothers-in-law: William Washington Jr., Hogar (Raquel) Stephens, Richard (Patricia) Stephens, Charles (Liecia) Stephens, Ricky Stephens, and Kent Stephens; bonus sisters: Georgia Mae (Joseph W.) Smalls and Susie Sanders; bonus nephew: Howard Sanders; aunt: Dorothy Williams; grandchildren: Tyrece R. Pelzer, Jermel Jones, Shadaneysa Pelzer, Taeli N. Smith, Aaliyah Pelzer, Caesar Walker, Jennifer Glover, and Michael Acosta; great-grandchild: Cameron Glover; and many grandchildren, friends, and neighbors.
A funeral service was held on Sunday, September 20th 2026 at 1:00 PM.
