John W. Peterson Obituary

John W. Peterson in Poplarville, Mississippi passed away on August 22, 2026. John, born on February 10, 1939 in Gulfport, Mississippi, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John W. Peterson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Willard Peterson and Annie Smith Peterson; his brothers, David Wallace Peterson, James Robert Peterson and Larry Joseph Peterson; his nephew Warren Dedeaux; and his nieces, Kimberly Ladner and Kara Cuevas.

He is survived by: his siblings, Elizabeth Dedeaux, Daniel Peterson (Mary Ann), Rudy Peterson (Terri), Rachel Overstreet and Judy Speirs (Audie); and his friend Guy Paige.

A funeral service was held on Wednesday, August 26th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Smith Family Cemetery.