John Peterson, Jr

John Perry Peterson, Jr., 77, of Austin passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015, at his residence in Austin. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2015, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Rev. Amy Anderson of Line Street United Methodist Church in Hillbsoro officiating. Burial will follow at Fatima Cemetery near Abbott. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2015, at the funeral home.

John was born October 26, 1937 in McLennan County to John Perry, Sr., and Minnie (Loewe) Peterson. He was a graduate of Dawson High School, where he was a proud member of the Future Farmers of America. John was a long-time resident of Duncanville and was employed with GM for over 30 years, before retiring in 1997. Following his time at GM, he spent 15 years in his “fun” job with the Livestock Department of the State Fair of Texas. On January 15, 1972, John was united in marriage to Leona Rejcek at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Hillsboro. At least twice a week, he loved to play golf with his close friends. He also loved tending to his yard and vegetable garden.

Preceding him in death were his parents; sister, Myrtle Caraway; and brother, Billy Ray Peterson.

Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Leona Peterson of Austin; three children, John Peterson, III, and wife, Lisa, of Round Rock, Miste Hower and husband, Rob, of Austin, and Blake Peterson, and wife, Jennifer, of Jupiter, FL; two sisters, Betty Huddleston of Everman and Katherine Bankston of Belton; three grandsons, Christian Peterson, Cameron Peterson, and Jacob Hower; granddaughter, Kathleen Hower; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Association-Capital of Texas Chapter, 3520 Executive Center Dr. #140, Austin, TX 78731.

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,Sunday, May 31, 2015
Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro
2495 Corsicana Highway Hillsboro, TX 76645

Funeral Service

10:00 AM ,Monday, June 1, 2015
Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro
2495 Corsicana Highway Hillsboro, TX 76645

Burial

Monday, June 1, 2015
Fatima Cemetery
Abbott, TX