Peter Joseph Way

1966 - 2024

Peter Joseph Way, 56, passed away on March 24, 2024. Peter was born on October 19, 1966 to Joseph Donald Way and Joanne Thompson Way. He grew up in Savannah, Georgia and graduated from Windsor Forest High school, where he played soccer and football. His senior year, he was voted Best All Around by his classmates, who knew him for his wit, kindness, and friendship. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelors of English in 1989. During his time at UGA, Peter joined ROTC and received his first assignment at Fort Carson as a chemical officer after graduation. In this time, he discovered his passion for serving his country and helping others through medicine. He went on to pursue his Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the Medical College of Georgia College of Nursing. Immediately following, he became a Family Nurse Practitioner through his graduate program at the University of South Carolina. In 1997, Peter moved to Saluda, North Carolina where he joyously ran a family clinic and loved serving his community for 8 years. In his time there, Peter also selflessly served on the Saluda Fire and Rescue department in his free time. He returned to active duty in 2002 and deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, where he received the Afghanistan Campaign Medal and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. Peter continued his nursing career afterward, returning to teach at his Bachelor's of Nursing alma mater and eventually practicing at Fort Eisenhower Medical Center in the cardiothoracic surgery department and pain management clinic. Peter retired from his career and 24 years of serving in the Army in 2015, receiving the Army Achievement Medal and Army Commendation Medals for his dedicated service to his country. After, Peter spent his time sharing his passions for the outdoors, adaptive sports, animals, and veteran support through numerous organizations. Peter loved his family, country, and anyone he met with his whole heart. He never backed down from any challenge he faced in life and always looked for a new adventure in everything. His positive, outgoing spirit touched everyone that knew him, and he never hesitated to help those around him that needed it. Peter is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Donald Way, and mother, Joanne Thompson Way. Peter is survived by his wife Anne, whom he spent a joyous 35 years with, his daughter Lara (Sam), his son Joe (Niki), his brother Arn (Janice, Katie, Matt, Simon), his sister Justine (Justin, Elijah, Finian), his sister Robbie (Richard, Jackson, Caroline), his service dog Rory, and all of his dear friends that he considered family. In lieu of flowers or donations to the family, Peter felt strongly about America's Vet Dogs and Team Semper-Fi and would request support be directed to those in need through those organizations.