James Peterson

James Peterson, 64, of Flowery Branch GA, passed away on January 15 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton from liver and heart complications.

Memorial Services will be held at 11 am, February 1, 2019 at Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Pkwy, Flowery Branch, GA 30542.

James was the son of Harry “Bud” and Alice Peterson, late of Flowery Branch.  Survivors include wife Kate Diehl Peterson of Hicksville, NY, stepdaughter Lauren Palmese and husband Frank and son Brendon, stepdaughter Stephanie Kopyta all of Long Island NY. Also brother David and wife Susan Peterson of Atlanta, and nieces Helen Peterson and Katherine Peterson of Charleston, SC.

James was born April, 1955 in Waterbury, CT and moved at age 2 with family to Ft Lauderdale FL.  He graduated from South Plantation High School in 1973 where he was starting catcher on the school baseball team. He had a fine singing voice and sang tenor in the school chorus.

James was a 3^rd generation meat cutter, following both father and grandfather in the trade. He worked for Publix, Ingles and was a Team Leader when he retired from Whole Foods.  He moved from Florida to Long Island, NY in the 1990’s and to Flowery Branch in 2014.

James loved baseball, cars, and German Shepherds, adopting two: Thor and Sasser. He was a lifelong fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. A charming and gregarious man, James was known for his jokes and one-liners.  He will be missed.

In lieu of flowers, please visit a humane society or animal shelter near you and walk a dog.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, Georgia 30542 is in charge of arrangements.  Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.