Michael L. Peterson, of Allentown, PA passed away in his home and went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2022. He was 61 years of age. Born on February 10, 1961, in Easton, PA; he was the son of George and Barbara Peterson and Mary K. Lockhart.
Michael attended Asa Packer, Cheston Elementary, Shull Jr. High and Easton Area High School. He was a great outdoorsman and spent countless hours fishing and enjoyed hunting as well. Mike loved his family and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Michael worked at Purity Zinc, Inc. as a Machine Operator. He also worked as a Handyman and Landscaper.
He is survived by one son: Michael Lasalle Peterson Jr. of Indiana, Pa., two daughters: Dina Peterson of Bangor, Pa., and Julian Freeman of Allentown. Grandchildren: Isaac Sanchez, Lilyana Sanchez, of Bangor, Pa., Jayqualen Watts and Emonie Watts. of Allentown. Four sisters: Helen Peterson of Easton, Lillian Diane Hill (Florida), June Lockhart-Calloway of Easton, Brenda Griffin (Pastor Don) of Easton. Four brothers: Henry Tyson (Theresa) of Florida, Stanley Lockhart (Jackie), of Easton, William Lockhart of Easton and Dana Carter of Easton. Maternal Aunts: Parthenia Simmons of Easton, Reverend Joan Griffin-Lockhart of Bethlehem, and Maternal Uncles, Curtis Lockhart (Rosa) of Easton, Benjamin Lockhart (Ruth), of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Donnie Lockhart, of Easton and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter, Loraina Rose Sanchez, sister: Alcetrena Peterson and Grandparents: Willie Green and, Willie Mae (Carter) Lockhart and a host of Great Aunts and Uncles.
Funeral Services will take place on Monday at 11AM in Green Pastures Community Church 28 N. 10th Street, Easton, PA Viewing begins at 10AM. Interment will follow services in Hays Cemetery.
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