Obituary of Thomas E. Peterson

Thomas E. Peterson, Sr. 77, of 854 Prendergast Ave. Jamestown, passed away at 3:50 p.m. Thursday (November 22, 2012) in W.C.A. Hospital. An area resident for most of his life he was born June 10, 1935 in Corry, PA a son of the late Frederick and Virginia Stufflebeam Peterson. Thomas was a veteran of the U.S. Army and before his retirement he was employed by Adanlock Corporation in Jamestown for many years. Surviving are three sons Thomas E. Peterson, Jr. of Tidioute, PA, Daniel K. Peterson, Randy Peterson both of Jamestown, a daughter Annette M. Johnson of Jamestown, five grandchildren John Johnson IV of Richmond, VA, Lisa Johnson of Jamestown, Danielle Johnson of MS., Michael Peterson of Maple Springs, Mark Proctor of AR, five great grandchildren, three sisters Betty Jane, Dixie, Freda and a brother Fred "Skeeter" Peterson of Lakewood. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife the former Rose M. Barrows whom he married November 2, 1956 and who died June 15, 2000, a daughter Joanne K. Peterson who died December 8, 1999 and a brother Rexford Peterson. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the Lind Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald E. Ray, retired chaplain of W.C.A. Hospital will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Sunset Hill Cemetery. Visitation will not be observed. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.