Daniel F. “Jack” Peterson passed away peacefully in his home on May 12, 2020. He was born in Savannah, GA in 1928 but called Pearson, GA his hometown. He graduated from Pearson High School and in August of the same year he voluntarily joined the Army during the WW II conflict. During his service he was stationed in the Aleutian Islands and served his country honorably being awarded the World War II Victory Medal. Upon his discharge from the service he returned home to Pearson to work in farming and to begin his family.
He moved his family to Jacksonville to begin a new career. Jack, also known as “Pete”by his railroad friends, began his railroad career in 1957. He retired from CSX after 34 year of service. Since his retirement he returned to his love of farming and gardening and has enjoyed the last 29 years of being at home.
Jack is predeceased by his mother, Maggie Fullwood and step -father Tommy Fullwood, His daughter, Marcele, and step-grandson Johnaton. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn. His children, Francis, Hosie, Jackie and Char; his step daughters, Brenda and Donna, 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and a close relationship with cousins Donnie & Marilyn and their children Hugh and Mandy and cousin Ann along with a host of family and friends.
Jack never met a stranger, he talked to everyone about topics that interested them. He was well read and enjoyed researching the wide variety of subjects he found interesting. He was an excellent carpenter, and an overall handyman. There was rarely a task that was too big for him to tackle.
He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by those closest to him.
Due to restrictions caused by the Covid-19 virus, the visitation times are extended as follows:
Saturday May 16, Frasers Funeral Home, Normandy Blvd, from 3:30 – 8:00 PM
Sunday, May 17, Hope For Life Baptist Church, Ramona Blvd. from 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Funeral Services will be held starting at 5:00 PM on Sunday after visitation.
Interment will be held at a later date due to restrictions at the National Cemetery.
He moved his family to Jacksonville to begin a new career. Jack, also known as “Pete”by his railroad friends, began his railroad career in 1957. He retired from CSX after 34 year of service. Since his retirement he returned to his love of farming and gardening and has enjoyed the last 29 years of being at home.
Jack is predeceased by his mother, Maggie Fullwood and step -father Tommy Fullwood, His daughter, Marcele, and step-grandson Johnaton. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn. His children, Francis, Hosie, Jackie and Char; his step daughters, Brenda and Donna, 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and a close relationship with cousins Donnie & Marilyn and their children Hugh and Mandy and cousin Ann along with a host of family and friends.
Jack never met a stranger, he talked to everyone about topics that interested them. He was well read and enjoyed researching the wide variety of subjects he found interesting. He was an excellent carpenter, and an overall handyman. There was rarely a task that was too big for him to tackle.
He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by those closest to him.
Due to restrictions caused by the Covid-19 virus, the visitation times are extended as follows:
Saturday May 16, Frasers Funeral Home, Normandy Blvd, from 3:30 – 8:00 PM
Sunday, May 17, Hope For Life Baptist Church, Ramona Blvd. from 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Funeral Services will be held starting at 5:00 PM on Sunday after visitation.
Interment will be held at a later date due to restrictions at the National Cemetery.
Daniel F. “Jack” Peterson passed away peacefully in his home on May 12, 2020. He was born in Savannah, GA in 1928 but called Pearson, GA his hometown. He graduated from Pearson High School and in August of the same year he voluntarily joined the Army during the WW II conflict. During his service he was stationed in the Aleutian Islands and served his country honorably being awarded the World War II Victory Medal. Upon his discharge from the service he returned home to Pearson to work in farming and to begin his family.
He moved his family to Jacksonville to begin a new career. Jack, also known as “Pete”by his railroad friends, began his railroad career in 1957. He retired from CSX after 34 year of service. Since his retirement he returned to his love of farming and gardening and has enjoyed the last 29 years of being at home.
Jack is predeceased by his mother, Maggie Fullwood and step -father Tommy Fullwood, His daughter, Marcele, and step-grandson Johnaton. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn. His children, Francis, Hosie, Jackie and Char; his step daughters, Brenda and Donna, 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and a close relationship with cousins Donnie & Marilyn and their children Hugh and Mandy and cousin Ann along with a host of family and friends.
Jack never met a stranger, he talked to everyone about topics that interested them. He was well read and enjoyed researching the wide variety of subjects he found interesting. He was an excellent carpenter, and an overall handyman. There was rarely a task that was too big for him to tackle.
He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by those closest to him.
Due to restrictions caused by the Covid-19 virus, the visitation times are extended as follows:
Saturday May 16, Frasers Funeral Home, Normandy Blvd, from 3:30 – 8:00 PM
Sunday, May 17, Hope For Life Baptist Church, Ramona Blvd. from 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Funeral Services will be held starting at 5:00 PM on Sunday after visitation.
Interment will be held at a later date due to restrictions at the National Cemetery.
He moved his family to Jacksonville to begin a new career. Jack, also known as “Pete”by his railroad friends, began his railroad career in 1957. He retired from CSX after 34 year of service. Since his retirement he returned to his love of farming and gardening and has enjoyed the last 29 years of being at home.
Jack is predeceased by his mother, Maggie Fullwood and step -father Tommy Fullwood, His daughter, Marcele, and step-grandson Johnaton. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn. His children, Francis, Hosie, Jackie and Char; his step daughters, Brenda and Donna, 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and a close relationship with cousins Donnie & Marilyn and their children Hugh and Mandy and cousin Ann along with a host of family and friends.
Jack never met a stranger, he talked to everyone about topics that interested them. He was well read and enjoyed researching the wide variety of subjects he found interesting. He was an excellent carpenter, and an overall handyman. There was rarely a task that was too big for him to tackle.
He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by those closest to him.
Due to restrictions caused by the Covid-19 virus, the visitation times are extended as follows:
Saturday May 16, Frasers Funeral Home, Normandy Blvd, from 3:30 – 8:00 PM
Sunday, May 17, Hope For Life Baptist Church, Ramona Blvd. from 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Funeral Services will be held starting at 5:00 PM on Sunday after visitation.
Interment will be held at a later date due to restrictions at the National Cemetery.
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