Arthur ‘AJ’ Peterson

Arthur “AJ” Peterson, 42, Etna Green, died Monday, April 12, 2021, in his home. He was born March 27, 1979, in Albany, to Fred Auterson and Pamela Kolawole and was adopted on March 23, 1991, by Curtis and Janet Peterson.

AJ grew up in Frankfort. He attended Frankfort schools and later earned his GED. He was a truck driver for Tyson Foods and had worked for Warsaw Chemical. He attended Faith Family Ministries in Frankfort and enjoyed his kids, riding his Harley, playing guitar, and cooking. AJ had a heart of gold and would help anyone at any time.

He is survived by his father, Curtis Peterson, Rossville; biological parents: Fred Auterson and Pamela Kolawole; daughters: Josie Peterson, Killeen, Texas; Katelin Peterson, Killeen, Texas; Nevaeh Louk, Frankfort; Emily Louk, Frankfort; son, Arthur Bebee/Peterson, Frankfort; sisters: Shelley (Jordan) Mitchell of Frankfort, Hope (Vincent) Redinger, Etna Green; brother: Glen (Valerie) Auterson, Bourbon; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Janet Peterson; and niece, Miracle Chester.

Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, April 26, at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main Street, Frankfort. Pastor Mark Mowery will officiate. Friends may visit from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Green Lawn Memorial Park, Frankfort.

Following the burial, all family and friends are invited to a dinner and time of fellowship at “THE OLD GRAY BARN” 6600 N. CR 0 EW. Frankfort.

Memorial Donations may be made to Goodwin Funeral Home to assist the family with final expenses.