Samuel Coltion

Peterson

Samuel C. Peterson, family man and community leader, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father, on March 21, 2026.  He was born to Vinnie Brown and Lee Peterson, on November 22, 1932, in Miller's Ferry, FL.

As a pillar in his community in the Vernon/New Hope/ Ebro, FL, area, he was a life-long devoted member of St. Luke A.M.E. Church.

He leaves to cherish his legacy of love, his wife of 70 years, Emma Peterson, along with 3 adult children, Priscilla Peterson Brown (Vernon), Samuel "Tony" Peterson (Tampa) and Tonya Peterson Anderson (GA).

His mother, father, brother, Hosie Peterson, and 2 adult children Edith Campbell and Patricia Peterson preceded him in death.