Hoover, Alabama
07/14/1944 - 06/02/2025
Pete was born in Anniston, Alabama on July 14, 1944, to loving parents, Mary, and Gideon Russell Van Pelt. They named him James Peter, but he was always known as Pete. He enjoyed a childhood blessed by growing up in a small town in the South. Pete always loved to ride around; that pleasure...
Read MorePray for the family. I worked with Pete for years at Children´s. I will always remember his smile and kindness he shared with everyone!
Ann Ross
June 18, 2025 | Work
The best role model, friend, beach buddy, and grandpa anyone could ask for. This is the most beautiful tribute. A well loved man on Earth and Heaven.
Molly Heisler
June 08, 2025 | Family
An amazing tribute to an outstanding soul! Sherri, May God comfort you and your family while you adjust to life without Pete. Rejoice in knowing that you will be together again wait our sweet Lord in heaven.
Jonna Hall Wallace
June 07, 2025 | Friend
During my years at RMHCA, Pete was always a committed, caring and kind advocate for children My thoughts go out to your family
Roberta Shapiro
June 07, 2025
On behalf of Hand in Paw, we extend our condolences to Pete´s family. He was a kind, brilliant and extraordinary man who supported our mission to bring kindness and compassion to our community. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was a good human who cared. We were blessed to know him.
Margaret Stinnett
June 07, 2025 | Other
On behalf of Jacksonville State University, we were saddened to hear of the passing of Pete VanPelt. Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends during this difficult time of loss.
Diane Winsor
June 06, 2025 | School
