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HENRY PETERSON, SR.  
On Monday, January 12, 2015 at the INOVA Mt Vernon Hospital. Col. Henry Peterson, Sr., US Army retired, husband of Margarette Peterson; father of Henry Peterson, Jr. (Carol), Michelle Peterson and Wesley Peterson, Sr. (Jessica). He is also survived by four grandchildren, a sister, Emma Ingram and a host of other relatives and friends. The Family will receive friends at the Alfred St Baptist Church, 301 S. Alfred St., Alexandria, VA 22314 on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Howard John Wesley, Pastor. Interment in Quantico National Cemetery on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 12 noon. Arrangements by Greene Funeral Home.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 18, 2015.

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Romaine Mitchell

January 6, 2025

Greatly missed.
We were old friends.

rev. samuel nixon jr.

January 13, 2020

Thankful to have known Brother Henry Peterson as a fellow worshiper and follower of Christ through the Alfred Street Baptist Church Family.

samuel nixon jr.

January 21, 2015

To the Family of Henry Peterson,
May the depths of God's abiding love be your comfort, strength, and guide through this difficult hour. My prayers are lifted for you. Hebrews 10:22,23

Bill Keirnan

January 19, 2015

My sincere condolences on Pete's passing. I worked with Pete at Watkins-Johnson and got to know him as a man of extreme integrity and strong christian faith. I pray for your strength during this time.

Gilbretta Ashton-Jones

January 18, 2015

Dear Peterson family, I offer my sincere condolences to you during this your time of bereavement. May God's
blessings be with you as you
treasure the loving memories of
your loved one. I saw in Henry
Peterson a man who lived a
courageous & christain life. Praise the Lord as He rest with God.
Gilbretta Ashton-Jones (Jill)
Former member Alfred Street Baptist Church

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