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GRAFTON PETERSON Obituary
GRAFTON W. PETERSON
Of Centerville, VA departed this life on March 18, 2016 at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. He leaves to mourn, his wife, Celeste R. Peterson; father, Vernon W. Peterson (Sharon) of Middleburg, VA; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Woodrow W. and Bettie M. Robinson of Purcellville, VA; two sisters, Mary Canady of Middleburg, VA and Janice Cannady of Washington, DC; two brothers, James G. Peterson and Albert Howard of Middleburg, VA; nephews and nieces, Zachary Canady, Tracy Littlejohn, Stephanie Peterson, James G. Peterson, Jr., Ashley Cannady, Winston Cannady and Marcel Howard; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Visitation from 10 a.m. until time of service, 11 a.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 6600 Old Centerville Road, Centerville, VA 20121. Interment Rock Hill Cemetery, Round Hill, VA. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Erin Peterson Fund, P.O. Box 232170, Centreville, VA 20120. Arrangements by Lyles Funeral Service, serving Northern Virginia, Eric S. Lyles, Director, Lic. VA/MD/DC 1 (800) 388-1913.
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Charita Palmer
April 5, 2016
Heaven has a new angel.
Bernadette Ford
March 30, 2016
Celeste so sorry to hear of further tragedy in your life. Graftion and Erin are together with Carla waiting for the second coming. They rest in his ever loving hands. My prayers are for your peace, god's grace, and a rest from your pain. Bernadette ford
Joe Alexandre
March 29, 2016
Grafton was such a pleasure to know and work with over the past 25 years. Our hearts and prayers are with him and the family. Rest in peace my friend. We will miss you.
Phyllis Jordan
March 29, 2016
Celeste,
We are praying and sending our love to you. Matisha and I speak often of you, Grafton and Erin. Erin and Matisha playing in the Nursery at Mount Pleasant and playing basketball. May God continue to keep you and know Grafton & Erin are smiling down on you.
sharon conner
March 28, 2016
Taking my dad to his appointments every week is where I met Grafton, he made my dad feel very comfortable and at ease. Grafton touched my heart in a very special way, I will truly miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Regina Banks
March 26, 2016
Grafton was like a brother to me a very respectful, Happy, Caring, Spiritual, fun loving person and it goes on and on. Grafton loved life and loved to make people laugh. When he smiled or laughed it was contagious. Grafton had a heart of gold. Grafton and Tex were unstoppable they were all about honesty and good clean fun oh Grafton you will be highly missed we love you. May you rest in peace now.
Sandi Martindale ( Schnippel)
March 25, 2016
What a kind and wonderful man! My family met Grafton at the dialysis Center where we take our dad. He always had a kind and positive word ! He will be remembered fondly by us. He touched us in a very special way.
Helena Caesar
March 25, 2016
Grafton is at peace and happy now because he is with Carla and Erin. My prayers go out to the family.
Pearl
March 25, 2016
Family, we offer our sincerest sympathy in the loss of Brother Peterson. His quiet disposition was alway spark in our congregation. He will be missed. Sorrow endures for one night but Joy comes in the morning, Brother Grafton has his JOY. Nathan and Pearl Bush
Regina Lewis
March 25, 2016
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Douglas and Lillie Lewis
March 25, 2016
Our hearts are broken right now but rejoice in the fact that you are now with Carla and Erin. Grafton, you were truly one of a kind. Love to Grafton's family.
Pat Neri
March 25, 2016
My wife and I send our thoughts and prayers to Celeste and the other family members. I will always recall Grafton's smile while playing in the annual golf tournament.
March 25, 2016
May the LORD be with you and your family during your time of grief. Mr. Grafton will be missed.
Joyce Davis
March 25, 2016
My condolences to you Celeste and family..God bless you
Elizabeth Hilscher
March 25, 2016
Eric and I send our deepest condolences to your family. So much loss. We wish you strength and peace in knowing Erin now has her daddy.
sylvia smith
March 25, 2016
may god give you peace at this trying time. hold on to his unchanging hand.
March 25, 2016
My condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Peterson. May God grant you peace to endure this trying time. Numbers 6:24-26
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