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Alphonse Peterson Obituary

Peterson, Alphonse A. DDS Dr. Alphonse A. Peterson passed on Monday, March 26, 2012. Services: Visitation: Friday, March 30, 2012, 4 to 8 pm. Celebration of Life: Saturday, March 31, 2012, 11 am. All services at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, 4570 Page Blvd.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Mar. 30, 2012.

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harlan Wells

April 4, 2012

To the whole Peterson family Pete, Alex and Alan I want to extend my sympathy and condolences to all of you. Dr. Peterson was a Kappa Alpha Psi man and we Kappas have a motto that whenever we lose a Kappa brother in death the family's loss is our lost. Dr.Peterson will be truly miss but he is in a better place now. May you rest in peace Kappa brother.

Harlan Wells..St. Louis, Mo.

Donna Pitts Philpott

April 2, 2012

To Alex and Family. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Alfonso Vaughn

April 2, 2012

To the Peterson Family, I am your cousin Alfonso (Christine Goodman Vaughn's Son) in Washington, DC. I just learned of the passing of Pete. Please know that we send our sympathy in his passing. Please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected]

Ronald Jones

March 31, 2012

From the Jones family Ron and Brenda and Lewis Jones we were sadden about the passing of Doc. Please except our prayers and thoughts and know we know your loss. May God be with you all.

Ronald Jones

March 31, 2012

From the Jones family Ron and Brenda and Lewis Jones we were sadden about the passing of Doc. Please except our prayers and thoughts and know we know your loss. May God be with you all.

James Randall

March 31, 2012

Al (Pete), Alex, Allen - please accept my most sincere sympathies on the loss of your father. He built 3 great men, influenced a community, and made many - like me - laugh. Remember him well.

Lawrence and Rosalyn Colyer

March 31, 2012

Dr. Alan Peterson and siblings, Lawrence and I wish to express our sincere condolences during this time. We know how much of an inspiration your father was in your life. We often enjoyed the stories you have shared with us of how your father inspired you to become a dentist. We felt like we knew him personally after listening to your adventures and laughing....We pray for your peace and solice as the days go on.

March 30, 2012

To Alex and the entire Peteson family. We extend our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your father. We are praying that God will give your strength and comfort in the upcoming days.

Charles & Cheryl Berry & Family

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