Richard Edmunds Peterson, Sr., 97, of Chesterfield, passed away on January 24, 2025. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late John A. Peterson, Sr. and Bessie Edmunds Peterson. He was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Watkins; and brothers, William Peterson, Weldon Peterson, and Jack Peterson. Dick was a US Navy Veteran having served in World War II, and a retired Civil Service employee with the Defense Supply Center, Bellwood, with 38 years of service. He was a faithful, lifelong member of Second Presbyterian Church in Petersburg. He served as a deacon and active member of the choir for 68 years. Dick enjoyed gardening, reading, playing tennis, and was a member of POGO. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Ethel C. Peterson; son, Richard E. Peterson, Jr. and wife, Rhonda; daughter, Cynthia L. Peterson and wife, Dr. Andrea Price; two grandsons; and three great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am, on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son. The family will receive friends one hour prior, beginning at 10:00am. Interment will follow at Southlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be donated to Second Presbyterian Church or St. Jude's Children Research Hospital.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Petersburg Chapel
Thursday, January 30, 2025
11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Petersburg Chapel
Thursday, January 30, 2025
12:15 - 12:45 pm (Eastern time)
Southlawn Memorial Park
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