Paul

Peterson

Paul Peterson was born December 17, 1946 to his loving parents, Arbuckles & Ola Potter Peterson in Miller's Ferry, Fl.

He answered the call of the Master on August 28, 2025. Paul was raised in a Christian home and when he was younger, he attended Oak Grove Baptist Church with his parents.

Paul was educated in Washington County Schools earning a high school diploma from Washington County Schools Adult Education Program. Paul worked in Plaster/Masonry for many years. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting.

One of the happiest moments of his life was when he met and married the love of his life on July 17, 1967 Willa Queen Green. To this union, two sons were born.

Paul was preceded in death by both of his parents and his sister, Ollie Sue Hogans.

He leaves to cherish his memories his beloved wife of 58 years: Willa Queen Peterson; two sons: Stacey Peterson & Boris (Karen) Peterson all of Vernon; 6 grandchildren: Cyril Lacey of Montgomery, AL, Zetoyra Galloway of Bonifay, FL, Stakesh Peterson of Birmingham, AL, Anastasia Peterson of Montgomery AL, Aaliyah Peterson and Laquasha Peterson of Vernon, FL; 4 sisters: Margaret Brown (Ronald deceased) of Vernon, FL, Mattie Brown (James) of Ft. Walton Beach, Corine Hill (Johnnie) and Carol Edwards (Kenneth deceased) of Lynn Haven, Fl; 2 brothers: Laney Peterson (Saundra) of Tampa, FL and Dr. Charles G. Peterson (Brigette) of Vernon, FL; 4 Sisters-In-love: Gwendolyn March of Vernon, FL, Vivian Green of Valdosta, GA, Shirley Green-Walcott of Lilburn, GA, and Portia Green of Vernon;  5 Brothers-In-Love: Wilmar Green, Jr. (Carol) of Decatur, GA, James Green (Joyce) of Panama City, FL, Alonzo Green (Janet) of Toledo, OH, Roger Green (Miranda) of Bonifay, FL, and Sean Green (Angela) of Chipley, FL; 3 aunts: Annie Mae Brown of Vernon, Alma Bell, and Ruth Hill (Jr. Cecil) all of Panama City, FL along with a host of great-grands, nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.

The family also wishes to thank the Bonifay Nursing & Rehab Center in Bonifay, Florida.