Stuart Mervin Peterson

Stuart Mervin Peterson, 71, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Visitation will be on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Roselawn Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Pastors Nelson, Thompson, and Campbell officiating. He will be laid to rest at Roselawn Cemetery.

Stuart Peterson is survived by his wife, Jane Peterson; daughter, Elizabeth Peterson; grandchildren, Logan and Becca Uriarte, and William Hayes; brothers, Mark (Betty) Peterson and Mike Kellen (Kathy), and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jaime Peterson; mother, Dr. France Peterson; father, Major Monte I. Peterson; sister, Marjolaine Butler and grandmother, Mrs. Velva Peterson.

Stuart Peterson was a man of science, history, and faith. He could talk for hours about the universe, past world wars, and theology. But the most important topic of all was that of his risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His faith affected every aspect of his life. As a Disease Control Specialist with the Health Department, he founded the very first Aids/HIV support group in Morgan County. At a time when nothing was known for certain, and fear was rampant, he educated the public about proper safety precautions and helped save lives. He was a man who loved people, because he knew Jesus.

Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Peterson, Mike Kellen, William Hayes, Brad Campbell, and Bobby Williams.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.