Carl Peterson, Jr.

August 23, 2011

Mr. Carl Peterson, Jr., 77, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2011. in Pensacola.

Mr. Peterson was a native of Ft. Walton Beach and a resident of Byrneville for the past 45 years. He attended the Poplar Dell Baptist Church. He was a member of the Century Masonic Lodge #213 for 50 years where he served as former Master of the Lodge, former secretary, former district deputy and district instructor, and former chairman of several committees, the Scottish Rite, the Shriners, KCCH, and a gold proficiency card holder. He was retired from Monsanto after 34 years and a well-known cattle rancher.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Peterson of Byrneville; two sons, Andy Peterson of Byrneville, and Kenneth and Betty Peterson of Cottondale, FL; a daughter, Donna and Brian Holley of Pinckney, MI; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, John Peterson of Moss Point, MS; and three sisters, Betty Radford of Greenville, TN, Sandra and James Rodgers of Freeport, FL, and Patricia Peterson of Pensacola.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 25, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Mitch Herring officiating.

Burial will follow at Poplar Dell Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 24, 2011, from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Century Masonic Lodge #213.

A special thanks to Jay Hospital Staff, Dr. David Smith and Covenant Hospice for all the help and concern.

Comments

5 Responses to “Carl Peterson, Jr.”

  1. Julie Booth-Moran on September 2nd, 2011 6:05 am

    Praying for Mrs.Janice and the family during this time of such loss. Mr Carl loved his country & community. He spearheaded many fund raisers to help the needy. He was truly the “good neighbor” and dear friend. Always willing to help you with whatever ya needed.
    He will be missed so much. God bless you and comfort you all. Hold on to those good times and memories.

  2. Everett on September 1st, 2011 5:43 am

    Sorry to hear of Carl’s passing. He was one of my “traveling” buddies from way back. We ate lots of fish and chicken dinners in districts one and two.

  3. Scobie Wilcoxon on August 27th, 2011 2:26 am

    Condolences to Carl’s family; especially to Janice, you have been so good to my Mom since my Dad passed.

    Goodbye, Carl. My Dad thought very highly of you. I hope you two had a wonderful reunion.

    By the way, don’t forget that Carl was a Korean War veteran.

    You will be missed, sir.

  4. Darla on August 26th, 2011 1:28 pm

    May God give you peace and comfort. Praying for you daily.

    In Christ alone, the coburn family

  5. John and FayeGandy , family on August 24th, 2011 1:17 am

    We are sad to hear of our friend passing. We shall think of him often!!

    .Mike and Tracy will be sorry also. love you all the Gandys