He is survived by his wife, Amelia S. Peterson; two daughters: Dorothy Peterson and Samantha Peterson; seven sons: Wilie Peterson, Jr., Clint S. Peterson, Tim Peterson, James Peterson, George Peterson, Timothy Peterson, and Tiny Peterson; three brothers: Walter Peterson, Johnnie Peterson (Peggy), and Walter Hill; two sisters: Anne Mae Jackson (Oliver) and Mary Louise Savior (Joe); 18 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren other relatives and friends.