GySgt Tayvon Peterkins Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of GySgt Tayvon Peterkins (Jacksonville, Florida), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 15, 2025 at the age of 43. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Malachi Peterkins; his grandparents, Alston Gunter Sr. and Gertha Scott; his mother-in-law Debbie Gilchrest; his brother-in-law Thomas Leo Gilchrist; and his father-in-law Thomas Leo Brown.
He is survived by: his mother Fannie P. Scott; his wife Alice L. Peterkins; his children, Demetrea Hunt, Jayla Hunt and Elijah Peterkins; his son-in-law Armani Deon Cade; his grandsons, Massiah Thomas Peterkins and Armani Malachi Cade; his siblings, Phillip Peterkins (Valeria), Phyllis Peterkins, Joan Hightower and Phillisteen Peterkins; his uncles, Joe Scott, Arthur Scott, Harris Scott and Alston Gunter; his nieces and nephews, Dois Reed, Dion Hightower, Brianna Peterkins, Jasmine Peterkins and Denise Stephens; and his cousins, Justin Scott and Lauren Scott. He is also survived by his son's football games, and a loving grandfather.
