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Dennis PETERMAN Obituary
80, of Mocksville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday,
January 9, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center.
He was born April 24, 1940, in Ashland, Kentucky, to John and Juanita (Howard)
Peterman. Dennis enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1962 and served active duty until 1968. Dennis married his sweetheart, Nonie upon his return from Vietnam in 1966. He retired from the Marine Corps
Reserves in 1985. After retirement from the Marine Corps, Dennis served the town of Mocksville as U.S. Postmaster.
Dennis had a passion for helping others. He spent his retirement years driving a bus for the kids at Victory Junction in Randleman, Camp Tekoa in Hendersonville and blood drives for the Red Cross. He and his wife also served Meals on Wheels for many years.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Winona "Nonie" (Davis); a son, David (Christina), Winston-Salem, NC, and grandchildren, Audrey, David and Connor; one brother, Harry (Janis)
Peterman, Springfield, Ohio; three sisters-in-law, Penny
Peterman, Pam Peterman and Kathy Peterman; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Lester, Jerry and Don Peterman.
Visitation services will be held January 21, 2021, 10 am – 1 pm at Davie Funeral Services in Mocksville followed by an outdoor service at Salisbury National Cemetery. A celebration of
Dennis' life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the American Red Cross and online condolences at www.daviefuneralservice.com.
Davie Funeral Service of Mocksville are honored to serve the family.
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Ina Beavers
January 16, 2021
So sorry to hear of Dennis's passing. Enjoyed seeing he and Nonie when they delivered homebound meals each week. He was always cheerful and upbeat. He will be missed. Sincere condolences to Nonie and family.
Barry & Sharon Zerkle
January 15, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
We were friends growing up and classmates thru JH @ New Moorefield and HS at Northeastern. He was a good friend and buddy along with his brother Lester. We will miss both.
George and Nikki Beach
January 15, 2021
Nonsense and David,
So very sorry to learn of Denis´s death. I remember having fun at Lakewood Swim Club when our families were young. May you both be comforted by all the great memories you have made over the years. God Bless you all.
Linda Gast
January 15, 2021
I worked with Dennis at the Springfield, OH Post Office for several years before getting my own Postmaster Appointment. We all used to kid him and call him “Sarge” as he was undoubtedly a Marine all the way! I mean that in a good way! I actually worked with both Dennis and his brother Lester. Dennis was a good guy who would tell you if you messed up or give you advice on how to do something a better way. After I left Springfield for my new Appointment, unfortunately, after only three months on my new job, some young girl with a brand new driver’s license totaled my car with me in it and I spent the next few years trying to recover, so I lost track of him, but was very happy when I heard he had gotten his own Postmaster Appointment. I can definitely see him driving a Camp bus for Kids and doing blood drives! He may have been a Marine on the outside but he was a softie on the inside! RIP Dennis! I know your work here was always top notch in your usual “Marine” fashion and that you will be missed by many!
Joan Holyfield
January 15, 2021
Nonie, this breaks my heart to hear about the passing of Dennis. He was a great mentor and friend. You both are great volunteers for anything that needed to be done. He will be greatly missed but the good memories will live on throughout our lives. We love you and send our heartfelt prayers your way. Jimmie and Joan Holyfield.
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