Stephen Peterson was born Saturday, November 8, 1941 in Joplin, Missouri, Son of the late Wilbur Payne Peterson and the late Annie Mae Greene.He worked as a Electronics Technician and a Vietnam Veteran.Stephen lived in Summit AR, after moving from Aransas Pass, Texas. He loved traveling, fishing, sailing, an avid reader, was an interesting person interested in science, and math. He referred to himself as Mr. Curmudgeon to his family. Survivors: Stephen Peterson is survived by Daughter, Anita Peterson of Foley, AL, Daughter, Angie (Larry) Lively of Jackson, MS, Son, Chris (Cindy) Peterson of Flowood, MS, Sister, Sandra (Brooks) Barnes of Summit, AR, Grandchild, Josh Peterson of Flowood, MS, Grandchild, Brynne Hunter of Foley, AL, Grandchild, Bryan Hunter of Foley, AL, Nephew, Kevin Barnes, IA, Niece, Karen (Ken Sanders) Desselle of Flippin, AR, Niece, Kyle (Kelley Hacke) Barnes of Summit, AR, Niece, Kim (Steve) Fitzpatrick of Pyatt, AR. Preceded in Death by: He was preceded in death by parents and sister, Mary Potter. Funeral: Funeral Service Services for Stephen Jesse Peterson of Summit, AR, will be 9:00 A.M. Thursday, January 24, 2008 at Kirby & Family Funeral Home, Bull Shoals. Burial: Burial will be in the National Cemetery, Fayetteville, AR. Memorials: Memorials may be made to the VFW Post 3246