Darrell Wayne Peterson

Darrell Wayne Peterson, age 58, departed this life on Thursday, July 4, 2019. He was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Darrell was a graduate of John Ehret High School and a former employee of Avondale Shipyard and Avondale Containers, where he worked as a welder. As a self taught musician, he sang with and directed numerous choirs. Darrell was a former contestant of Sunday’s Best. Beloved husband of Shirley Taylor Peterson. Loving father of the late Travis Thomas. Stepfather of Latoya Brewer. Son of the late Arthur Peterson, Jr. and Rosemary A. Jackson. Stepson of Philip Jackson, Jr. Grandson of the late Mary Johnson Adams, Phillip Adams, Sr., and Arthur Peterson, Sr. Brother of Sheila Peterson Warner, Rosemary Peterson Forture, Kesia Washington, and the late Rev. Gregory Dwayne Peterson. Darrell is also survived by 8 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and all neighboring churches; John Ehret High School Class of 1980; members of Avondale Community Choir are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 1419 4th Street, Westwego, LA on Friday, July 11, 2019 at 10:00a.m.
Pastor Woodrow Hayden, officiating Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. until service time at the church. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.