Thomas Leslie Peterson Sr.

Thomas Leslie Peterson Sr. obituary, Heber Springs, AR

Thomas Leslie Peterson Sr.

Thomas Peterson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Olmstead Funeral Home - Heber Springs on Jan. 22, 2026.
Thomas Leslie Peterson, Sr., age 61, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, passed away on January 19, 2026 in Searcy, Arkansas. Born on June 10, 1964 in Houston, Texas, he was the son of the late Lola Massey Peterson and Phillip Leroy Peterson, Sr.

Thomas was a loving son, brother, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Darla Peterson.

He is survived by his children Timothy Peterson, Thomas Peterson, Jr., Anthony Peterson, his siblings Debbie Peterson, Eddie Peterson, Dwayne Peterson, and Phillip Peterson, Jr., his grandchildren Addisyn Peterson, Landen Peterson, and Colten Peterson, and his daughter-in-law Kimberly D. Peterson. Mr. Peterson is also survived by his other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 4:00pm on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Olmstead Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Crumpton officiating.

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