B.L. PETERSON, JR.

Mr. B. L. Peterson, Jr., age 80, of Crockett, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 at his residence. He was born Oct. 12, 1931 in Cypress, Texas and was a resident of Crockett for the past 43 years. Mr. Peterson was a retired third generation dairy farmer and member of the Central Baptist Church in Crockett where he served as deacon.

Survived by wife, Kathy Peterson of Crockett; children, Susan May and husband, Roy of Crockett, Sandra Ramirez and husband, Caeser of Houston, Eric Peterson and wife, Deborah of Latexo; grandchildren, Amanda Moss and husband, Rev. Jeremiah of Atlanta, Daniel May of Crockett, Evan Peterson of Grapeland, Ethan Peterson of Grapeland, Eron Peterson of Grapeland and Caeser Ramirez, Jr. of Houston; great grandchildren, Jeremiah “Wade” Moss of Atlanta, Madilynn Moss of Atlanta and Kathryn “Kate” Moss of Atlanta; brother, Lloyd Peterson and wife, Betty of Grapeland; sister, Leotha McDonald of Houston; mother in law, Versel “Beth” Possoit; numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives, as well as several step-grandchildren and step- great grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, B.L. Peterson, Sr. and Ruby Stivers Peterson.

Memorial services for Mr. B. L. Peterson, Jr. were held Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 at 2 p.m. in the Central Baptist Church with Rev. John Goss officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Central Baptist Church Building Fund, 100 N. 7th Street, Crockett, Texas 75835.  Condolences for Mr. Peterson may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com