Clyde "Pete" L. Peterson
April 4, 1942 ~ December 29, 2021
BATTLEBORO - Clyde L. "Pete" Peterson, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Born in Jamestown, NY on April 4, 1942, he was the son of the late George Peterson and Ruth Spencer Brady. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Betty Williams Peterson; his grandson, Brandon Parrish; and his sisters, Lucy McClaran and Ruth Page.
Pete was a proud US Marine veteran. He had many hobbies which included playing golf; playing softball; bowling; fishing; and hunting. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him, but his loving spirit will never be forgotten as he was everything to his family.
Pete is survived by his daughter, Candy Weaver, of Battleboro; his granddaughter, Britney Weaver; his sister, Carol Von Wald and husband, Lee, of New Jersey; his brothers, George Peterson and wife, Mary, of Georgia, and Ronald Peterson, of South Carolina; his sisters-in-law, Faye Bottoms, of Rocky Mount, Linda Tippette and husband, Tony, of Nashville, and Penny Ward, of Rocky Mount; and many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Pete's life will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022 at 6:00 PM with Military Honors in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Royce Williams officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service at Johnson Funeral Home. A private entombment will be held at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Pete's memory to any Veterans charity of one's choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
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Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Services
661 English Rd
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Monday 1/3, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Visitation with the family will follow the service at Johnson Funeral Home.
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Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home
661 English Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Monday 1/3, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A Funeral Service to celebrate Pete's life will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022 at 6:00 PM with Military Honors in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Royce Williams officiating.
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Good friend, great welder,loved to jerk your chain.Learned a lot from him at Abbott.He will be missed.
He was a Great man Who will be sadly missed 😢.. We send are condolences with love and prayers to you and your family in this sad time
Pete was a great friend and mentor with a Marine like look but gentle as a Teddy Bear. Enjoyed every minute while working with him at Abbott Lab. His favorite quote Whatever blows your hair back. Will miss him!
To Pete’s family let me offer my condolences. I had the opportunity to work with and around Pete for many years at Abbott. It was a pleasure to work with him. From an old soldier to an old Marine Semper Fi. Rest well my brother. Together we served.
In memory of Clyde Pete L. Peterson, Jo Ann High lit a candle
I had the pleasure of working with Pete at Abbott. He always had that smile and was talking about all the sports he enjoyed participating in. Pete was such a nice guy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May God Bless you during your loss. Kirby & Barbara Dupree