Obituary for John Jake "J.L." Peterson
Blacksburg -- John Jake "J.L." Peterson, 80, of 209 Caldwell Rd, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021.
Born in Blacksburg, he was the husband of Valerie Eaker Peterson and the son of the late Willie Peterson and Nuna Peterson. Mr. Peterson retired from textiles and was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Peterson is survived by three sons, Wayne Earl Peterson of Gastonia, Jarrett Peterson of Blacksburg, and Doug Eaker of Blacksburg ; two daughters, Christine P. Alexander, of Smyrna and Joy Painter of Blacksburg; two sisters, Shirley Rudasill of Gastonia and Hazel Hollins of Blacksburg; nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Evelyn Wyatt Peterson; a grandson, Adam Jarrett Peterson Jr.; three brothers, Harvey, David, and Floyd Peterson; and four sisters, Louise Moore, Irene Giles, Thelma Neeling, and Nellie Wylie.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 8th, 2021, from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at Gordon Mortuary, 400 West Cherokee Street, Blacksburg, SC. Graveside services will be held Friday, April 9th, 2021, at 1:00 pm at Canaan United Methodist Church Cemetery, 4810 Canaan Road, Smyrna, SC.
The family will be at their respective homes.
The Book of Memories is available at www.gordonmortuary.com.
The Blacksburg location of Gordon Mortuary is serving the Peterson family.
Born in Blacksburg, he was the husband of Valerie Eaker Peterson and the son of the late Willie Peterson and Nuna Peterson. Mr. Peterson retired from textiles and was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Peterson is survived by three sons, Wayne Earl Peterson of Gastonia, Jarrett Peterson of Blacksburg, and Doug Eaker of Blacksburg ; two daughters, Christine P. Alexander, of Smyrna and Joy Painter of Blacksburg; two sisters, Shirley Rudasill of Gastonia and Hazel Hollins of Blacksburg; nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Evelyn Wyatt Peterson; a grandson, Adam Jarrett Peterson Jr.; three brothers, Harvey, David, and Floyd Peterson; and four sisters, Louise Moore, Irene Giles, Thelma Neeling, and Nellie Wylie.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 8th, 2021, from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at Gordon Mortuary, 400 West Cherokee Street, Blacksburg, SC. Graveside services will be held Friday, April 9th, 2021, at 1:00 pm at Canaan United Methodist Church Cemetery, 4810 Canaan Road, Smyrna, SC.
The family will be at their respective homes.
The Book of Memories is available at www.gordonmortuary.com.
The Blacksburg location of Gordon Mortuary is serving the Peterson family.