OBITUARY
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.
Services
PREVIOUS SERVICES:
- Celebration of Life Monday, March 3, 2014
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- Visitation
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RECEIVE UPDATESClaire 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 .
Marie Henson
March 3, 2014
I was the receptionist from 1991 to 2009( with a stint with commercial lines)Oh how I will miss John. He was such an influence in my life. He was extremely amused at my penchant for wrestling. So he started calling me MM back when we were at the old Sheraton Drive address. MM meant Masked Marauder or Motor Mouth..I think it was more so the latter. When I went into truck driving and firefighting, John would just shake his head.He wondered why a lady would go into these kinds of careers. At first I was sort of offened BUT I realized he actually paid me a terrific compliment--he considered me a lady. That is the ultimate compliment! John was a subtle and gracious man. I will miss him. He was such a true Southern Gentleman. A breed set apart from the rest. Barbara, my deepest condolences for you and your precious family.
Johnny Crawford
March 3, 2014
Johnny
I am sorry about the passing of your Father.
Sarah Mason
March 3, 2014
Susan- You and your family are in my prayers. Sorry for your loss.
J Moss
March 3, 2014
RIP Mr. Peterson your BB&T Insurance family will miss you.
Julie Yates
March 3, 2014
I am so sorry for you loss. Prayers to all of you during this difficult time.
Jim Fain
March 3, 2014
John Jr and Jean,
I am sorry for your loss.
Jim Fain
Milledgeville
March 3, 2014
Dekle just called me about John. I am so sorry Barbara and the children. I am so glad that we were able to get together last year. I didn't realize it had gotten so bad. My heart goes out to Y'all.
Harvey Simpson
Taneisha Williams
March 3, 2014
My heart and soul goes out to the Peterson's Family, I am here for support and to give you'll my shoulder to lean on. I am deeply sorry for the home calling of "Mr.P'' . I will personal miss him. That was and still is my guy. I am thankful for getting the chance to know him through the good and the bad...love you all...
March 3, 2014
Barbara & Family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. John was a true southern gentleman. I worked with him at BB&T
Michele & Roy Greene
March 2, 2014
Barbara,We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Pam Rogers
March 2, 2014
Susan, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
March 2, 2014
Barbara: You are in our thoughts and prayers. John was my next door neighbor, and best friend as a child. He is the main reason I attended Mercer. From age 6 until we became adults he was my other "Brother" . Love, Joan & Maurice Hilliard
March 2, 2014
Barbara, we are deeply saddened by your loss. you and your family are in our thought and prayers. Judy and Rush Peace
March 2, 2014
Our thoughts,prayers and love to all the family. June and Joe Bruner. Forest park Ga.
Wendy Sheppard
March 2, 2014
JP and family,
May your precious memories give you comfort in the days to come. Godspeed
harold Law
March 2, 2014
I was. Glad to talk with you and my prayers are with you
Bev Raynor
March 2, 2014
Dear Peterson Family, We are filled with grief over your loss. Prayers ascending. With great love, Bevy, Gary and Matthew
March 2, 2014
Will miss our off and on phone conversations especially after a Tech win. Jim Stephenson
March 2, 2014
Barbara and family, Nancy and I were saddened to hear of you loss. Our prayers are with you. Nancy and Earl Bowden
March 2, 2014
Barbara and family we are sadden to learn of John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda and Elmo
March 2, 2014
"JP", I will miss you at the football and baseball games.
Rest in peace,
Frank DiPonzio
March 2, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to a wonderful family.
Kathy Bennett
MARK AND PEGGY SIMMONS
March 2, 2014
PETERSON FAMILY- WE WERE SADDENED TO HEAR OF YOU LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOURS.
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