Forrest C. Peterson

January 23, 1930 - August 14, 2019

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Kilpatrick Funeral Homes - Ruston

209 North Bonner

Ruston, LA 71270

318-255-2832 |

Thursday 8/15, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Kilpatrick Funeral Homes - Ruston

209 North Bonner

Ruston, LA 71270

318-255-2832 |

Friday 8/16, 10:00 am

Greenwood Cemetery

515 Everett Street

Ruston, LA 71270

318-251-8621 |

Friday 8/16

Funeral services for Forrest C. Pete Peterson, 89, of Ruston, will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, LA. Rev. Bob Derch will officiate. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 5 -7 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.Forrest was born on January 23, 1930 in Homer, LA to Lentice H. Peterson and Mildred Bridwell Peterson of Homer, LA, and passed away on August 14, 2019 in Ruston. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church of Ruston.For 38 years, Forrest worked for Bell South, South Central Bell, and retired from AT&T. He was avid about the sports at LA Tech and Ruston High School and loved participating as he carried the chains for the football teams at both schools. Forrest served in the Korean War with the 42^nd Field Artillery Brigade.Forrest is preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 64 years, Mildred Falkenheiner Peterson; daughter Libby McMullen and husband Corbet of West Monroe, LA; granddaughter April Taylor and husband Dustin; and great grandson Riggins Ray of Dubach; son Clay Peterson and wife Susie of Ruston; step grandchildren Jamie Morganthall and wife Donna of Downsville and their children: Jacob, Savanna, Kristin, Daniel, and his son Jack; and Charlie Morganthall and wife Toni of Ruston and their children CJ and ColePallbearers honoring Forrest are William Foust, Mike Smith, Ronald (Speedy) Edwards, Rob Richardson, Paul Richardson, and Bill Gnemi. Honorary pallbearers will be previous Bell South, South Central Bell, and AT&T employees.Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Association.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Kilpatrick Funeral Homes - Ruston

209 North Bonner

Ruston, LA 71270

318-255-2832 | Map

Thursday 8/15, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kilpatrick Funeral Homes - Ruston

209 North Bonner

Ruston, LA 71270

318-255-2832 | Map

Friday 8/16, 10:00 am

Greenwood Cemetery

515 Everett Street

Ruston, LA 71270

318-251-8621 | Map

Friday 8/16

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Loved talking with Mr. Pete about Tech sports. Sat with him at many softball games. He really loved Tech and he was a joy to visit with. I missed him when he was no longer able to attend sporting events.

Mildred, Libby, Clay & all of the extended family, I am so sorry for your loss, worked for many years with Mildred & Knew Pete, fine people, my prayers are with all of you during this time & the days ahead. God be with you all

Pete was one of a kind. My sincere sympathy to Mildred and all of his family, I enjoyed working with them for many years at the phone company.

Dear Libby, I send my condolences to you and your mother and your family. My mother considered your mom and Mr Pete dear friends and had many joyous memories working with Mr Pete at LOUISIANA tech information center. My mother also had fond memories of working with Ms Mildred at Bell South telephone co. Many years ago. May God wrap His loving arms of comfort around you and your mother and family during this difficult time.

I'm so sorry to hear of Pete's passing,worked with him many years, he was a good friend.If i can help you in any way just call.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.