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Paul Peterson

Born: 4/5/1934
Died: 9/15/2021
Age: 87
Community: Flint, MI

PETERSON, Mr. Paul-age 87, of Flint, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Ascension Genesys Hospital-Grand Blanc.

Our protector, provider, husband, father, brother and friend, Paul Peterson, left his earthly path on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was born on April 5, 1934 in Rison, Arkansas to David and Ruthie Peterson.

He will be truly missed, especially by the love of his life, Wanda, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. He was nothing short of a hero to his 3 daughters; Paula (Michael), Diane, and Valerie (Marlan), and 2 grandsons; Nigel and Beckham Paul.

Paul was employed at General Motors (Buick City) for 42 years as a professional, skilled trade truck driver and he rarely missed a day of work. He was an athletic man, with a competitive spirit, who excelled in any sport in which he participated. He was particularly fond of biking, baseball, bowling, and golf. He participated in the Buick baseball league, several bowling leagues, and he was no stranger to the fairway.

As a younger man, he maintained a garden, was our personal ‘Cliff Huxatable’ repairman, nicknamed our friends, and he would never let us (his daughters & grandsons) beat him in anything; be it a foot race or playing cards, dominos or jacks. He loved music and our home was no stranger to soulful sounds and joyful dancing. Our road trips were always filled with the likes of Luther Vandross, Lou Rawls, and Joe Simon to name a few.


However Paul was most dedicated to being a faithful servant of Jehovah God. Along with the assistance of the late Brother Lequince Morgan, Paul dedicated his life to Jehovah in 1971. He served as an elder for decades, and particularly enjoyed teaching others through field service and open conversation. Always a straight shooter, but always driven by love!

Paul especially adored his many siblings. He leaves 3 brothers, Johnny (Geraldine), Orea (Scott) and Roy (Lynne); 2 sisters, Lottie and Jo Ruth; special niece Ruby, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Toi Elaine in 1970; parents, David Sr. and Ruthie; brothers, David Jr., Melvin, Asia, (A.J.), Ardie Lee and Willie; sister, Julia; and best friend, Johnny Blair.

We invite you to honor him at a public viewing (masks required) on Friday, September 24, 2021 from 12noon-6pm at 2340 W. Carpenter Rd., (formerly known as Serenity Funeral Chapel) Flint, MI 48505; and on Saturday, September 25, 2021 for a Zoom Memorial Service. Please check back in a few days for location and Zoom information updates
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3021 S. Dort Hwy
Flint, MI 48507

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Visitation
Date:   9/24/2021
Time:   12:00 PM
Friday, September 24, 2021 from 12noon-6pm at 2340 W. Carpenter Rd., (formerly known as Serenity Funeral Chapel) Flint, MI 48505; and on Saturday, September 25, 2021 for a Zoom Memorial Service.
 
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