Joseph “Joe” Arnold Peterson 69, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016.
A native of Halifax County Joe was preceded in death by his father Maryland “Buddy” Peterson.
Joe was retired from Dominion Power after 47 years as the reservoir supervisor.
Joe was past President of the Roanoke Rapids Lions Club and was past Governor of the NC Lions club. He was a Jaycee; he loved cooking and was a four time state champion of the NC whole hog cook off. He was involved in many local organizations and fundraisers to help others in his community. Joe was a lover of the land and water, he dearly loved fishing the Roanoke River and hunting in Halifax County.
Joe is survived by his wife, Joan Cooke Peterson, their daughter, Beth P. White and Chris Fitts of Darlington and their son Jody Peterson and his wife, Melissa of Roanoke Rapids, three grandsons, William Jacob White, Joseph Zachery White and Jaxson Aaron Peterson; his mother, Annie Wagner of Rocky Mount; his sister Barbara Jean Silver of Roanoke Rapids; two brothers, Robert Peterson of Roanoke Rapids, Jerry Peterson of Littleton; brother and sister-in-law Rodger and Toshi Cooke of Scottsdale, Arizona and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday November 14, 2106 at 2 P.M. in the chapel of Askew funeral and cremation services with Rev. Sue Owens officiating.
Arrangements are being handled by Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids, where the family will receive friends Sunday from 3-4:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family asks, that you please make donations to the Boys and Girls Club of Halifax County, P.O. Box 1023 Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870