Jimmy Hugh Peterson

Jimmy Hugh Peterson, age 81, went to heaven on February 12, 2022, in North Little Rock, Ark. Jimmy is survived by his daughter, Karrie Peterson Price (JD), of Beebe, Ark.; his son, Paul Peterson (Jill), of Jacksonville, Ark.; his step-son, Lloyd Downen (Holly), of Dumas, Ark.; his brother, Jackie McRoberts, of Sherwood, Ark.; two sisters, Donna McRoberts Hauser, of Carrollton, TX; and Carolyn Peterson Beauchamp, Belton, Texas; and five grandchildren; Seth Peterson, Paytan Peterson, Josh Price, Caleb Price, and Blake Downen; and one great-grandson, Grayson Downen. He is preceded in death by his wife, Louise Peterson, of Sherwood, Ark. Jimmy was born on June 9, 1940, in Lonoke County, Ark., to parents Garland Peterson and Margaret Blasingame McRoberts (Roland). He graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1958. While in high school Jimmy was a member of the band "The Starlites" who played at many school and local events, even recording an album. In 1957 he joined the Air Force National Guard, worked for Missouri Pacific Railroad, then entered into law enforcement as an officer for the Jacksonville Police Department, prior to joining the Arkansas State Police. After several years with the State Police, he and his family moved to Belton, Texas, and ran a family restaurant and club. Upon returning to Arkansas, he also returned to law enforcement as Chief of police in Dumas. After leaving law enforcement he managed the Canteen at Camp Robinson leading up to retirement. He enjoyed watching his favorite football teams, Dallas Cowboys and Arkansas Razorbacks, fishing, sitting on the back porch watching the animals and birds, and most of all spending time with his family and friends. His family and friends will always remember him as a man always with a story, witty sense of humor and loving person. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association. A Celebration of Life will be held for immediate family. Arrangements are under the trusted direction of A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076, 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at: www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com