Vann Funeral Home | Marianna, FL

Obituary For Anthony L. Peterson

Mr. Anthony L. Peterson, of Marianna, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, Florida.

Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 11:00 AM from the sanctuary of Henshaw Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church located at 2730 Glastel Street in Cottondale, Florida 32431 where the Reverend Freddie Tellis is the pastor.

Interment will be in the Bethlehem African Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery in Cottondale, Florida.

Mr. Peterson will lie in repose at the church from 10:00 AM until time for the service.

A public viewing will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM at Vann Funeral Home.

He leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond, yet precious memories, a loving and devoted family:

Mother: Shelly Peterson of Marianna, Florida

Two Brothers: Franciose Peterson and Marcus Hall both of Marianna, Florida

Seven Aunts: Dorothy McCray and Avis Peterson both of Graceville, Florida; Gloria Russ and Mary Cotton both of Marianna, Florida; Easter Russ and Pamela Davis both of Cottondale, Florida and Angela Russ of California

Four Uncles: Greg Flournoy of Daleville, Alabama; Eddie Russ and Floyd Russ both of Cottondale, Florida and Howard Hall of St. Petersburg, Florida

And a host of nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends.

Guest Book

Our deepest condolences from the LaRocca family (Chrystal Statam, Linda Thompson's daughter). I'll always remember Tony and what a great smile he had. God rest his soul, and I pray his spirit is with the most high. God bless you Shelly, Franciose and Marcus

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Sending you our sincerest condolences. May the loving thoughts of our family embrace you in this time of sorrow. The Family of Andrew J. Thompson

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Tony I know if my father were here whatever you were dealing with he would have been there for you. You were definitely like a son to him and he loved you. We his children and grand children loved you and will definitely miss seeing you when we come in to Cottondale. You were such a good person and always kept a smile on your face. You'll always be in our minds and in our hearts. Shelly, Francois, and Marcus heartfelt condolences from the children of Andrew. Dear God my family is hurting right now so we pray that you please give them all the peace, love, and comfort that they need. In Jesus's name we pray. Amen and Amen.

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To Shelly and family Im sending my condolences and love from Jaqcklyn Gardner and family from Newark, New Jersey

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Tony was like a brother to me. He always knew how to make me smile when I was sad. I called him my Huggy, Buggy Bear. He always had to hug me when I came around. I'll always love and miss him dearly. He was my little brother from another mother. RIP

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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