Larry Carl Peterson

Larry Carl Peterson, 82, of Luther, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 pm, Saturday, December 10, 2022 at the Vealmoor Cemetery with Pastor Walter McCall, officiating. The family will receive friends from 6pm until 8pm Friday, December 9, 2022 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.

Larry was born May 29, 1940 in Big Spring to Vera (Haney) and Carl Odel Peterson. He was a lifelong resident of Howard County. He married Charlotte Ann Stewart August 25, 1959 in Big Spring. He had farmed for over 60 years, learning from his dad. He proudly served in the United States Army. He was a quiet, honest, hardworking man and never made an enemy. He would help anyone in need. Larry was private and unassuming. He was a member of Vincent Baptist Church.

He is survived by one daughter: Shellie Peterson of Big Spring; one son: Craig Peterson of Big Spring; one sister: Yvonne Johnson of Cleveland, Ohio; numerous nieces and nephews; two sister-in-law’s and two brother-in-law’s: 6 grandchildren: Chance, Chelsie, Mika, Cade, Lexi and Taylor and 8 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in by his parents: Carl and Vera Peterson; his wife Charlotte Ann Peterson in 2019 and one son Michael Lynn Peterson who passed in 2016.

Pallbearers will be Chance Grantham, Cade Peterson, Blake Lance, Lonnie Hill, Keith Lance and Alan Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be Calvin Johnson, Mark Roberts, Terry Schafer and Lane Griffin, Steve Wolf and Jim Smith.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com

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