J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Peterson, John R

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

John Robert “Bob” Peterson, age 58, of Colonial Beach, VA passed away on Monday, July 9, 2007. He was born in Petersburg, VA, the son of Eugenia Y. Peterson and the late “ Buster” Peterson. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era, and also worked as a foreman at Triple C. Mechanical later in life. He is survived by his loving wife Cam Peterson, of 21 years; two children, Carla P. Seay and husband Paul, of Chester, and Bobby Peterson of FL; four grandchildren, Hannah, Caitlyn, and Eric Seay, and Heather Ashton; a brother Carl Y. Peterson, and wife Connie, of Prince George; and mother-in-law, Hilda Jordan, of Lynchburg VA. A visitation will be held in Bob’s honor on Friday, July 13, 2007 from 12 to 1 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 1 in the Chesterfield chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions are made to the American Heart Association, or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

To Carl, Gene, Cam, Connie, all the children and family I want you to know I'm so sorry you have to endure the sadness and adjustment of losing someone we all love so much. I know we cousins have been so blessed to have loving families and to have been raised together, I was so fortunate to have had Nanny and Pa right here so I was always exposed to family visiting them as well and me and Mom. This has given us precious memories and a bond that time nor miles or even death will ever erase. I will not forget simple things like helping turn his hair blond for that "surfer guy look", scratching his back, riding in his car, watching him work with Pa. I'm comforted in the belief that Bobby is now with his Dad, my Mom, Buddy, Glen and our dear Nanny and Pa, he is not alone. I love you all and so proud to call you family. Take care and be strong. God Bless you, Becky

Posted by: Becky at July 15, 2007 11:56 AM

i'm sorry to hear about your husband's passing.we enjoyed helping you at the pharmacy to get his meds and bandages right.if we can do anything else for you please let us know.Gail Southall, Rite Aid pharmacy

Posted by: Gail Southall at July 14, 2007 07:34 PM

Dearest Cam, we were so sorry to learn that Bob had passed away. We have thought of you every day and have spoken about you every day. We know you will miss him terribly. Saying farewell and godspeed to someone that you love is very hard. You know that we are here for you any time. Take good care of yourself and we will see you soon. Love, Jerry and Jan

Posted by: Jerry Tate/Jan Bell at July 13, 2007 10:24 AM

Cam,
I pray for your continued strength and courage through this very difficult time and loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Posted by: Sincerely, Rhonda Rost at July 11, 2007 08:56 PM

Bob you were a great and loving friend. Keith, Katie and I will miss you greatly. We had some wonderful times together like when you and Keith were putting Katie's swing set up or the time you helped put the siding up on our house. You felt bad you couldn't do as much as you wanted, but you were a big help to Keith. I enjoyed the times we sat and relaxed in the backyard, you and Keith with the beer and Cam and I with our wine! :) We also need to remember those wonderful crab feasts with Lynne & Vince. We had such great times together.

Don't worry about Cam, she will be OK. She loved you very much and always will. Rest in peace my friend, we love you and miss you.

Keep smiling. :)

Love Keith, Kathie and Katie and the puppies, Brandie & Troubles

Posted by: Kathie Kelly at July 11, 2007 10:21 AM

Uncle Bobby was always the "fun uncle" There was never a time when I was a child that he didn't light up the room when we all were together for a celebration. He loved to smile and make people laugh. He called everyone Sugar and was always concerned about his family. Time and distance played a part in our lives over the past decade and I hated not being able to be around the family. I'll miss his smile. I love you Uncle Bobby.

Posted by: Carrie Peterson at July 11, 2007 02:15 AM