Jesse Boyd Peikert

April 12, 1958 - June 30, 2019

Jesse Boyd Peikert of Adkins, Texas, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Jesse was born April 12, 1958, in San Antonio to Barbara Jean and Albert Boyd Peikert, Jr. Jesse was a great man, father, and son, who not only served his country in the U.S. Army, but also served his family and Lord selflessly. He was a man of many talents, including welding, farming, and mechanics, among others. His family stated that they could only hope to be more like the man Jesse was and will be remembered to be. The memories and legacy he built for his children and grandchildren will never die. Jesse Peikert is everywhere, said his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Boyd Peikert, Jr. Jesse is survived by his mother, Barbara Jean Peikert; his children, Jessica Niznik and Trevor Peikert; his brother, John Jay Peikert; and his grandchildren, Aiden Niznik, Everett Niznik and Jaxton Peikert, A celebration of Jesse's life will be held on Sunday, August 4, at 4 p.m. in the Clemens School Party House in Marion.