Obituaries

Chesapeake- On Sunday; March 10, 2024, GOD called home another angel but this one resided here
on earth before returning back to heaven. The angel in question is our very own beloved Alexander Peterson.

Alexander was born in Miami, Florida on September 22,1952 to Ms Jewel Tina Ash and Mr. George Peterson.

Alexander attended Amos P. Godby High School in Tallahassee, Florida. After graduation he attended FAMU as in the famed Florida A&M University. After college he joined the United States Military. Alexander was a proud veteran who served in the United States Navy as a Petty Officer Second Class. After retiring Alexander worked with his daughter Latasha to support her business as a Sales Marketing Manager and medical transport driver for her company Davis Concierge LLC.

Alexander was an avid football fan and loved supporting his favorite team the Cowboys. Alexander enjoyed traveling with his wife Elaine, visiting museums such as the African American Museum, the sounds of smooth jazz, and gospel music.He even had his own radio show running over three years called Words of Encouragement. Alexander shared his enjoyment of television and trivia with his wife Elaine and their nightly routine of watching the Jeopardy TV show together.

Alexander also shared his passion for Christ with his wife Elaine as they served together on the Deacon board for New Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Chesapeake VA.Together they were heavily involved in many ministries that benefited the community. As a prayer warrior Alexander often took his ministry with him to work in his medical transport duties, praying and covering his transport patients, hospital and
medical staff, and even the less fortunate he encountered.

Alexander is preceded in death by his mother Jewel Ash & father George Peterson. Alexander leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 30 years and caregiver Elaine Peterson; His five children- son Gregory Peterson of Tallahassee,
Florida; Daughter Nicki (Felix) Salter of Ft Mitchell, Alabama; Daughter Valencia (Bobby) Murphy of Dania Beach, Florida; Daughter Latasha (Douglas) Davis of Chesapeake, Virginia; Daughter Tiffany Peterson of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Stepdaughter Regina Benson of Hampton, Virginia; Stepson Larry Speed of Richomnd, Virginia; as well as a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended relatives and friends.

Alexander, known as Alex or affectionately called "TooT' by his friends and Pete by his
son in law Douglas, was 71 years young when he returned back to his heavenly home.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on. your own understanding; in all your ways submit to. Him, and He will make your paths straight.

A funeral service will be 11:00 am Saturday; March 23, 2024 at New Galilee Missionary Baptist Church; 1765 S. Military Hwy.; Chesapeake, VA 23324.