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Obituary

Anthony “Tayarji” Peterson, an extremely charismatic man of unwavering determination, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2023. Born on August 21, 1955, at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama, he was the beloved son of Thaddeus Lawrence Shakir (formerly Peterson) and Mary Ann Peterson (Murray), known to his family as Tony, he had a deep love for aviation from a young age. He was a passionate individual who enjoyed attending concerts, dancing, and …

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Born

August 21st, 1955
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Received private pilot license at age 16 years old

1971
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Recruited to Marines Officers Training

1977
Quantico, VA

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Cremation

Columbia Funeral Home and Crematory
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