Jude Sullivan Peters

Jude Sullivan Peters, 11, of Charlotte, North Carolina, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

A celebration of Jude's life will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, January 17, 2026, at The Refuge. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., and again after the service at the balloon release. A reception celebrating Jude's remarkable life will follow in true Jude celebratory style.

Jude was born on April 17, 2014, in Charlotte, to Hannah Collins Peters and Sullivan Peters. Though his time here felt far too short, Jude's life was filled with purpose-marked by courage, bravery. tenderness, and a joy that changed everyone who came near him.

From the very beginning, Jude was a fighter. At his birth, he made his presence known with a strong warriors cry-one of many moments that would define the way he lived: brave, determined, and full of light. Jude was diagnosed as an infant with Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata (RCDP), a rare and life-limiting genetic condition. Yet Jude wrote his own story. Known by many as "Super Jude" and lovingly called "Joyful Jude," and "Brave Little Warrior" he became a living testimony to faith, perseverance, and the beauty of a life deeply loved.

Jude communicated in his own special ways-through his expressive eyes, his smile, and the sweet sounds and gestures understood best by those closest to him. He had a gift for bringing people together and inspired an outpouring of love far beyond his home. Through his life, Jude touched countless hearts, reminding all who followed his journey of the power of hope, prayer, and unconditional love. His multitude of followers became known as "Jude's Tribe". Jude's life impacted multiple media outlets including The New York Times, David Sentendrey of Fox News and Molly Grantham's organization Molly's Kids. They become more than story tellers, they became like family.

Jude especially loved balloons and lights, dancing and cuddles. And his sweet puppy friends Archie and Betty simple joys that reflected the brightness he brought into the world.

Jude is survived by his loving parents, Hannah Katelyn Collins Peters and Sullivan Thomas ("Sully") Peters; his grandparents Darla and Keith Collins of Charlotte, and Judith and Craig Peters of N. Wilkesboro; and his great-grandparents Tommy and Delano Johnson. He is also survived by his aunts and uncles: Amber Rhodes (Benjamin), Ashton "Sissy" Roland (Aaron), Jennifer Hamby (Brandon), Stephen Peters (Kayla), Sean Peters, and Craig Peters, Jr. (Roxanne).

Jude is lovingly remembered by his cousins Everett Rhodes, Teddy Sullivan Rhodes, Eloise Rhodes, Penny Rhodes, Henry Rhodes, Oliver Roland, Tommy Jude Roland, Stevie Peters, Liliana Peters, Oakland Peters, Charlotte Hamby, Ari Peters, and Piper Peters, along with many other extended family members, Rhizo Warriors and their families and dear friends who loved him deeply.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents J.B. and Arliss Murrell, Thomas and Beatrice Peters, Dianne Brown, James Sullivan, Sherrill Mason, Eugene Malcolm Collins, III. And many Rhizo Angels who greeted him at heaven's gates.

The family extends their deepest gratitude to the compassionate medical teams and caregivers at Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte, A.I. duPont Children's Hospital, Rhizo Kids International, Med-life Discoveries and Children's Harbor whose dedication, expertise, and unwavering care and love supported Jude and his family throughout his journey.

The family welcomes flowers. Memorial donations may also be made in Jude's honor to Rhizo Kids International.