AJ Peterson
February 26, 1965 ~ June 29, 2022
Anthony Jason “AJ” Peterson, 57, of Farmington passed away in the loving presence of his family on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. AJ was born on Friday, February 26, 1965, in Bonne Terre, to Howard “Crockey” and Mary Kathryn Peterson. He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church in Farmington, where in his younger years he enjoyed playing the drums for the Contemporary service.
AJ was a 1983 graduate of North County High School. He spent his early working life at the family Pepsi business in Flat River. AJ formed a rock band and moved to California where he met his wife, Sherrie. They moved to Farmington where they owned and operated Coast to Coast Sounds. He later became the Vice President of Flat River Building Center.
He is survived by his parents, Kathryn and Crockey Peterson; brother, Chip (Debbie) Peterson; sister, Beth (Paul) DeStefano and daughters, Jocelyn and Rachel Peterson; nieces and nephews, Harry and Parks Peterson, Katelyn Wiles, Brian Holme and Kristen Puschus and former wife of 19 years, Sherrie Cooper.
AJ loved to laugh and play practical jokes on family and friends. The Andy Griffith Show, Three Stooges and Two and A Half Men were three of his favorite TV shows. He loved rock music, especially Kiss and Van Halen and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his beautiful daughters. AJ will be…always loved…forever missed and never forgotten.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at C. Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home-Taylor Chapel in Farmington from 2:00 PM until the Celebration of Life Service at 4:00 PM with Rev. Ron Beaton officiating. Burial to follow at Saint Francois Memorial Park in Bonne Terre. In lieu of flowers, it would be greatly appreciated if donations could be made to Serenity Hospice, Farmington Pet Adoption Agency or to the Farmington Family Senior Center.
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I enjoyed taking care of aj at community manor. And enjoyed his sweet family.. my condolences
May God bless and comfort your family during this difficult time. I’ll never forget our High School days. Rest In Peace
Belinda (Collier) Harlow
Dear Chip, Debbie, and family,
Sending our sympathy to all of you. Love and prayers, Bev
I’m so sorry to hear of AJ’s passing. My condolences to the family.
So sorry for your loss!!
Sorry for u loss
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs.
AJ was and always will be bigger than life. As a child, I loved being friends with AJ and the Peterson family. AJ was 3 years older then me and my mentor in numerous things. Whether it was cooking crazy things, vacations or listening to a new rock album, he was like a big brother to me in our youth. Love you my friend. Love and prayers to Crocky and Kathryn, Chip and family, Beth and family.
My condolences to Crocky and Kathryn I love taking care of AJ at community Manor he will always be in my thoughts
Crockey…Kathryn and family: Our sincere condolences on the loss of AJ….prayers for your family.
Crockey, Kathryn and family. You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of AJ. You are in my prayers.
Marvin Miller-Al Miller's son
Crockey and Kathyrn. Sorry to hear of the passing of AJ Prayers from me and Karen too your entire family
To all of the Peterson family: You are loved, admired, and respected by all of our community in so many ways; but, especially, for your love and devotion to AJ. Please know that during these difficult times, you are on my heart and in my prayers.
Dearest Kathryn, Crockey, Beth, and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss of AJ. You are all a beautiful, devoted, and close family. AJ is so loved by all of you and he surely knows it. May God comfort you all and give you peace. May AJ Rest In Peace and love. He is surely with you all. Mom loved the prayer of Saint Francis,”Make me a channel of your peace, where there is darkness, only light, and where there’s sadness, ever joy.”
Chip & Beth, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
May you all find peace and comfort in the wonderful memories all of you must share.
I am Danny "Cookie"'s sister. I didn't know A J but I know my brother loved him very very much and tried to help him. He's spoken to me of A J often through the years and he's been heartsick about it. I will bring my brother to the funeral. God BLESS all the family and thank you for loving my brother, just as he loved your son, nephew, cousin, brother..
Randy and I are so sorry for your loss. May the Family find Peace in Gods Grace. RIP AJ
Dear Kathryn & Crockey,
Wow where to start? I have so many fun memories of AJ when we were young kids!! We all loved AJ! We loved having him over to the house! Mom(Bonnie), Margi and I are sending you love & prayers. Sorry that we cannot be there with you to celebrate his life.
Love,
Vicki
Dear Kathryn, Crockey, Beth and Chip, I have so many fun memories of AJ as a child growing up since I spent so much time in your home! From tutoring him in math to his “annoying intrusions” on our sleepovers when we were so much more mature pre-teens. He always made us laugh! My favorite was a more recent memory at Beth and Paul’s wedding. He was as handsome as ever and toasted his big sister in a sweet and loving manner. He was a joy and I know you will all miss him but he lives on in our stories and our hearts. My prayers are with you all, wish I could be there in person. I have such peace knowing that AJ is whole and sitting at the feet of Jesus, probably making him laugh! Love to you all! Kathi
Dear Kathryn, Crockey, Beth and Chip, I have so many fun memories of AJ as a child growing up since I spent so much time in your home! My favorite was a more recent memory at Beth and Paul’s wedding. He was as handsome as ever and toasted his big sister in a sweet and loving manner. He was a joy and I know you will all miss him but he lives on in our stories and our hearts. My prayers are with you all, wish I could be there in person. I have such peace knowing that AJ is whole and sitting at the feet of Jesus, probably making him laugh! Love to you all! Kathi
“When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.” Kahlil Gibran
Kathryn, Crockey and Family, we’re heartbroken for you all. Sending love❤️
Crockey, Kathryn and Family,
So very sorry for your loss, he was such a kind and gentle person. Great memories of him from the old days as kids. God Bless.