Samuel Peterson

On Monday, August 2, 2010 at 6:28 A.M., Brother Samuel Lee Peterson ended his journey in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. His new life with our Heavenly Father began when he peacefully took his hand and became one of his heavenly angels. His journey was filled with joyful times and plenty of laughter. He had a great sense of humor and loved all his family and friends. Those memories will last for years to come. Samuel Lee Peterson was born March 24, 1942 to the union of the late Spencer and Jessie Pearl Peterson in Boothton, Alabama. He later confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined First Baptist Church, Ninth Street under the pastorate of the late Reverend F. D. King. Brother Peterson maintained his membership there until death. It was a joyful occasion when he was united in holy matrimony to Ever George on August 11, 1964. Together they were blessed to parent three children and share a love that comes only once in a lifetime. Brother Peterson was preceded in death by: his parents, Spencer and Jessie Pearl Peterson; daughter, Cynthia Allen; sisters, Clara Mae Johnson, Deloris Peterson and brother, John Peterson. They await him hand in hand in this celebration. His smile and love will be cherished by: a devoted and loving wife, Ever Peterson; three children, Charnessa (Keith) Patton of Bessemer, Temeka Allen (granddaughter/daughter) of Birmingham and Pamela Minor of Tuscaloosa; seven grandchildren, Antwone and Antonio Patton both of Bessemer and 5 grandchildren of Tuscaloosa; two great grandchildren, Ken'Derrieus and Khamari Allen; two brothers, Spencer Peterson of Huntsville and Will Roger Peterson of Birmingham; two sisters, Gloria Sanders of Cleveland, OH, Rosetta Craig of Bessemer; two sistersin- law, Laura Billingsley of Tuscaloosa, Wilma George of Chicago, IL; three brothersin- law, Calvin (Bernice) George of Birmingham, Robert (Peggy) George of Bessemer and Alfred (Bernice) George of Chicago, IL; a very special nephew/son, Michael "Big Mike" George; and a host of other relatives and friends.