Dwight Winford Peoples, Sr. was born November 04, 1957 to George H. and Janet Peoples in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and he was the 9th child of 10 born to their union. Dwight accepted Christ into his life at an early age, his first church was First Baptist Church Hicks Addition. As an adult he was a member of Hillwood Baptist Church for 40-years and served on the Deacon Board.

Dwight wedded Sandra West August 09, 1980 and remained for 41-years. To this union three beautiful children were born.