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John B. Peterson

February 10, 1934 – March 1, 2014

John Beverly Peterson, Sr. passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014. A Celebration of his Life will be held at Ingleside Baptist Church on Monday, March 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Burial services will be private for family only in Riverside Cemetery. Dr. Tim McCoy and Dr. Mark Hudgins will officiate. The family will greet friends in the fellowship hall of the church following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ingleside Baptist Church Building Fund, 834 Wimbish Road, Macon, GA 31204 or The Salvation Army, 1955 Broadway, Macon, GA 31201.

Born on February 10, 1934 in Gainesville, Georgia, he was the son of Frances Louise Johnson and Lewis Elmore Peterson. The family later moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where John first attended Woodward Academy but later graduated from William A. Bass High School. He attended Wake Forest University but graduated with a B.S. degree in Economics from Mercer University. While at Mercer, he was a member of Blue Key Honor Society, was Junior Class President and President of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity (and later the Alumni Association). He met his wife Barbara Senft while at Mercer, and they married in 1956. Upon graduation, John was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve.

He began a lifelong career in Insurance after purchasing Wilson Insurance Company in 1965. He was a member of the Independent Insurance Association of Georgia, where he served on the Board of Directors, and the Professional Insurance Association. In 1971, John sold his agency to Fickling & Walker where he remained as Vice President until it became Kaplan Insurance Services and, ultimately BB & T Insurance where he was Senior Vice President until his retirement.

Family and church were important to John. He was an active member for 57 years of Ingleside Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School to young boys. He was especially interested in sports, coaching baseball for many years and serving on the Board of Directors for Vine-Ingle Little League. Additionally, he served as President of the Stratford Academy Boosters Club. John was also a member of both the Macon Exchange Club and the Macon Elks Lodge #230.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Senft Peterson, and children: Susan Louise Peterson of Atlanta; Nancy Peterson Thomas (Jim) of Greenville, South Carolina; John Beverly Peterson, Jr. (Jean) of Macon; and Julie Peterson Greene (Tucker) also of Atlanta. John is also survived by six grandchildren who were the joy of his life: William Henry Thomas (Will), John Beverly Peterson, III (Jack), Elaina Lillie Peterson (Ellie), Louisa Elizabeth Greene (Lucy), Tucker Edward Greene, Jr. (Tuck), and William Henry Greene (Henry). In addition, special nieces Elizabeth Hampton Derivan (Michael) of Bisbee, Arizona, Hollie Hampton Jones (Herbert) of Nashville, Tennessee, Dana Hampton Cotter of Fernandina Beach, Florida, Suzy Peterson Stark of Gainesville, cousin Harold Law of Gainesville, Georgia, and many great nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his sister Louisa Peterson Hampton.

Visit www.snowsmacon.com to express tributes. Snow's Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Cherry Street, has charge of arrangements.

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Claire Benedict

March 6, 2014

To Julie and family, deepest sympathies-

March 5, 2014

To the entire Peterson family, prayers and sympathy to all of you.

FRAN HARPER STAPLETON

Jane, Paul Harry

March 5, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time...John's service was the most wonderful Celebration of Life we have ever attended. Johnny, your words were full of love, laughter and John.We are blessed to have all of you as friends...RIP Dear John.. We will miss you........

John Moody

March 5, 2014

Sue my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Kenan Pickens

March 5, 2014

Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. I know it is never easy to let someone go and we will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers. Sounds like you now have a wonderful angel watching over you and your family and will be thinking about all of you. Kenan

Philip & Beth Smith

March 5, 2014

Susan,
Our prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time

Cindy Naughton

March 5, 2014

Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time Petey.

Sonny Malloy

March 4, 2014

Barbara,
John and I had some interesting and fun times at Mercer. It seems so long ago, but I well remember those days. He was a good man and I'm sorry for your loss.
Fondly,
Sonny

Sean and Hettie Brewner

March 4, 2014

We are praying for you all and you're also in our thoughts.

Jan Gibson

March 3, 2014

I worked with John and what a special person. He was always smiling and a pleasure to work around. He was part of our BB&T family and he will surely be missed !
May God give you comfort during this time .

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