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Joseph Verl Peterson

July 28, 1943 - May 19, 2015
Visitation
Thompson, Hall & Jordan Funeral Home-Walnut Hills
2625 Gilbert Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
513-281-7712 |
Friday 5/29, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Service
Thompson, Hall & Jordan Funeral Home-Walnut Hills
2625 Gilbert Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
513-281-7712 |
Friday 5/29, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Vine Street Hill Cemetery
3701 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 45220

Joseph Verl Peterson, Jr. was born on July 28, 1943 to Martha (Satterwhite) and Joseph V. Peterson.
Joseph began his career in music. As a child, Joseph attended Calvary Methodist Church. Joseph’s love for music led him overseas to Europe for three years. His career led him to several venues: New York Rockefeller Center, Chicago, Detroit and Atlantic City. Joseph and his group also per-formed at the Cincinnati Jazz Festival, The Cincinnati Black Family Reunion and five plus years at the Hyatt Regency. He spent time with groups like Ritchie and The Students, Otis Williams and The Charms. He was the lead singer for The Rock n Roll Regency’s. His final group was The Regency’s.
In 2003, Joseph married his loving wife, Mary Peterson. Joseph was preceded in death by his father and mother; sisters, Hattie Bell Peterson and Tina Jarvis; brother, Michael Peterson; and son, Terrance Peterson.
He leaves to mourn his passing: his wife of 12 years, Mary; three sons, Joseph V. Peterson III (Cynthia), Michael Peterson (Teri) and Titus Peterson; four daughters, Adrian Henderson, Mary Jackson, LaTehya Peterson and Birgitte Peterson; brothers, Johnny Peterson (Patti) and Ronald Brooks (Dihna); sisters, Theresa Luke of Chicago, Sharon Hicks of Las Vegas, Diana Sherer of Las Vegas, Yolanda (Rev. Glenn Johnson) of Chicago and Cassandra Sims of Chicago; 17 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation
Thompson, Hall & Jordan Funeral Home-Walnut Hills
2625 Gilbert Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
513-281-7712 | Map
Friday 5/29, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Service
Thompson, Hall & Jordan Funeral Home-Walnut Hills
2625 Gilbert Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
513-281-7712 | Map
Friday 5/29, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Vine Street Hill Cemetery
3701 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 45220
Map

Joseph Verl Peterson, Jr. was born on July 28, 1943 to Martha (Satterwhite) and Joseph V. Peterson. Joseph began his career in music. As a child, Joseph attended Calvary Methodist Church. Joseph’s love for music led him overseas to Europe for three years. His career led him to several venues: New York Rockefeller Center, Chicago,Continue Reading

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Lois left a message on April 28, 2021:
Is he the same as JJ Peterson, who sang years ago at Western Hills Bowl? Wonderful voice. Sorry for your loss. Lois
Jordan Wilson left a message on December 14, 2020:
Hello, My name is Jordan Wilson - I am a music historian and blog writer. I am currently researching into David Thomas and Joseph Peterson. I would love to talk to a family member who can tell me more about Joseph's career in music? Email me at team@thesoularchive.com
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Yolanda left a message on May 27, 2015:
Joseph was my oldest brother and is deeply missed. He was a great singer and an awesome entertainer. Rest in Peace until we meet again. Love, Yolanda (Yoki)
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Terri Branch left a message on May 27, 2015:
I am so very sorry Mary, I was shocked to hear of Joe's passing. A really great man and a really great voice has gone to be with our Father in Heaven. Terri
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