Kenneth David “Kenny” Peterson, Sr., age 74, of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Ofelia Peterson; and a sister, Barbara Ann Peterson.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janet Favre Peterson; 2 children, Jan Peterson Currie (Brian) and David (Christy) Peterson; 4 grandchildren, Tristan Nations, Blake Nations(Taylor), Faith Peterson, and MaKenna Currie; a sister, Patsy Ladner; adopted brothers and sisters, Kathy Garrett, Marty Woods, Kevin Woods, and Michael Woods; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
He was the owner/operator of Rebel Pump and Well Service and he was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Mr. Peterson was an avid supporter of Mississippi State Bulldogs and enjoyed spending time in Destin with his family. He enjoyed watching his granddaughters participate in softball, cheerleading, cleaning collard greens, and fishing with his grandson.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church where friends may visit from 10 am – 12 noon. Interment will be in Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 2630 Southerland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216
The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach, is serving the family and online tributes may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com