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Eugene Peterson Jr. (January 9, 1961 – April 4, 2026)

New Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church, 617 S. Lakeview Avenue, Winter Garden

Visitation: Friday, April 17, 2026
Visitation Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Visitation Location: New Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church
617 S. Lakeview Avenue
Winter Garden, Florida

Service Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Service Time: 1:00 PM
Service Location: New Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church
617 S. Lakeview Avenue
Winter Garden, Florida

Obituary:

Eugene Peterson Jr., 65, of Winter Garden, departed this life on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Eugene, affectionately called “Slave Driver” by family and friends, was born on January 9, 1961 in Orlando, Florida to Josephine and Eugene Peterson Sr. He was a man that would give his all to help anyone. Eugene was employed as an air condition technician.

He provided and protected his family with all his might. Anyone who knew him knows he loved the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a loving and caring man that was determined to enjoy life. He was a devoted father, son, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He leaves to mourn his passing: beloved mother, Reverend Josephine Peterson; 6 children, Candice (Willie) Harris, Lauren Peterson, Deandre Peterson, Eugene Peterson III, Taurus Peterson, Nathan Peterson; raised as a daughter, Shalonda Sloan; siblings, Patricia Peterson, Jacqueline Bogan, William Peterson; 5 grandchildren; a host of other relatives, and sorrowing friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 4-6PM at the church. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, 1:00 PM at New Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church, 617 S. Lakeview Avenue, Winter Garden with Pastor Dexter Johnson, officiating. Interment: First John Memorial Gardens, Apopka.

15 Comments

  • Jason Cason Sr Posted April 9, 2026 11:23 pm

    R.I.P 💐

  • The Brown Family Posted April 10, 2026 2:26 pm

    Sending Prayers To The Family Sorry For Your Loss

  • Ralph And Audrey McClendon Posted April 10, 2026 2:32 pm

    Sending Prayers And Love To The Family

  • Phillip and Matoka Stalnaker Posted April 11, 2026 1:29 am

    Sending love and our deepest condolences 💐🌹❤️

  • Peggy Hardwick Posted April 13, 2026 3:57 pm

    Sending Love and Prayers to the Family.

  • Lisa Oliphant Dockery and Thomas Family Posted April 14, 2026 3:11 pm

    I we are so sorry for your loss. You and the family are in our prayers.

  • Pastor Clyde Morgan, and the Morgan family Posted April 14, 2026 6:43 pm

    Our sincere condolences to all of the Peterson family in the death of your dear loved one. We pray the Lord to comfort you all and ease the grief in your hearts.

  • Vivian Davis Posted April 15, 2026 3:58 am

    Driver loved his family. My deepest condolences to the Peterson family. May GOD comfort and keep you.

  • Alice Williams and Family Posted April 15, 2026 4:43 pm

    Though his presence is no longer here, Eugene’s spirt lives on in every life he touched. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the Peterson Family

  • Sylvia Graham Posted April 15, 2026 9:05 pm

    My sincere condolences to his Family..RIP

  • The Graham Family Posted April 15, 2026 9:17 pm

    Sending prayers and condolences to the Peterson Family during this time of bereavement…RIP Eugene

  • Sheena Jackson Posted April 16, 2026 7:22 pm

    My prayers go out to the family for peace of mind.

  • YOLONDA ANGRY Posted April 17, 2026 6:41 pm

    LOVE & PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY

  • Tracy Battle Posted April 18, 2026 12:23 am

    My condolences and prayer for the entire family. RIP my fellow Pittsburgh Steeler’s Fan and fellow Capricorn buddy.

  • Trina Coleman Posted April 18, 2026 3:47 pm

    Robert and trina Coleman sending ohe deepest condolences to family RIP.

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