Jimmy Wells Peterson, 76, of Willard left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, March 19, 2015 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center.

He was born February 21, 1939 in Duplin County; the son of the late C.J. and Ella Gaylor Peterson.

Jimmy was owner and operator of A.C. Hall Hardware of Wallace. He served his country honorably in the US National Guard and served his community as a fireman for 13 years with Wallace Fire Department. Jimmy was a member of Wallace United Methodist Church and associate member of Chapel by the Bay in Surf City.

Surviving is his best friend and loving wife of 55 years, Faye Boney Peterson; sons, Dwayne Peterson (Brenda) and Todd Peterson (Amy) all of Willard; grandchildren, Aaron Peterson (Christy), Blake Peterson (Katie), Chelsey Peterson, Hannah Peterson, Caroline Peterson and Ellie Peterson; great grandchildren, Brennan Register, Mylez Peterson, Hayden Peterson and Lennox Peterson; sisters, Hazel P. Hall of Durham, Myril P. Garner of Wilmington and Vickey P. Blackburn (Graham) of Warsaw; special friend, Connor Chafin; his loving canine companion, "Carly" and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Jimmy was a devoted husband and caring father, grandfather, brother and friend. He enjoyed the simplest things in life but his greatest joy was his family. Jimmy was a hard worker who worked long hours working his business and providing for his family. Being a people person, he enjoyed spending time with friends and no one was ever a stranger to him. Jimmy was, without a doubt, a gift from God. All who knew him were truly blessed.

A celebration of Jimmy's life will be held at 6:00pm on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service on Sunday until 8:30pm and other times at Faye and Jimmy's home.

Honorary pallbearers will be employees of A.C. Halls - Mike Williams, Allen Rowe, Carl Ward, J.P. Smith,Beau Lovette and other employees; special friends, Alvin Batts and Russell Keefer; members of Wallace Fire Department and members of Hog and Heroes Foundation NC-1.

A private family burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial gifts be sent to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 or to Wallace United Methodist Church, 301 College Street, Wallace, NC 28466.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Wallace.
Memorial service will be held at 6:00pm on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel.

The family will received friends immediately following the service on Sunday until 8:30pm at the funeral home.

A private family burial will be at a later date.