- Date Of Birth: November 6, 1938
- Date Of Death: December 28, 2016
- State: North Carolina
Nelson Peterson Sr, 78, of Indian Trail, passed away Wednesday, December 28 at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. He was born in Cuyahoga, OH to the late Hugo Alfonso and Nettie Radcliffe. Nelson served in the US Navy after which he worked as a drywall finisher for many years. Survivors left to cherish his memory include his wife Rose Peterson; his children: Nelson Peterson Jr. (Pam), Jeffrey Peterson, Christopher Peterson (Colleen), William Peterson, Jennifer Weston (Tony), Linda Thurston, Anna Hildreth, Julie Stewart; a brother Norman Peterson as well as his great grandson Caleb Stewart who was his special sidekick along with numerous other grandchildren and great grandchildren. Nelson was known as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and a great friend.