He worked for Oxbow Carbon & Minerals LLC for 35 years as Master Equipment Operator/Instructor. Johnnie enjoyed fishing, yard work, & spending time with family.
He was preceded in death by mother Louiza Peterson and father James A Garfield Peterson; siblings, Joseph Hill, Jim Neely, Willie James Hill, Rufus Lee Peterson, Willie C Peterson, Bertha Mary Peterson, Annie Mary Jackson, and Dessie Hodges.
He is survived by his wife Peggy Peterson of 42 years; his children, Peggy, Johnnie Peterson Jr, Roy Peterson, Victoria Jenkins, Felecia Murray, and LeTitia Smith; his 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; brother, Walter James Hill; and sister, Mary Louise Savior. Along with a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, & an abounding number of beloved friends.