Elton "Shawn" Peterson, age 40

Lost to gun violence on September 11, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee.

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  • Nickname:
    5 Cowboy
    7 Peoples
    2 Black Cow Boy
    1 Cowboy Peterson
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    5 Charming
    6 Funny
    6 Intelligent
    6 Direct
    3 Silly
    2 Loved Harley Davidson
    1 Loved fishing
  • Occupation:
    2 Diesel Mechanic
  • Workplace:
    1 Smith Construction
  • Schools attended:
    5 Tigrett Middle School
    2 Northside High School
  • Comments:
    6 The ultimate Black Cowboy who loved horses, motorcycles and his children
    7 He believed in living life in the moment!
    7 he most definitely want his family to be like the old days 🥺🫶
    7 Shawn had the most beautiful eyes
    5 Shawn was alway there best dressed on the scene! I miss my guy so much
    4 Long Live Peoples! Sleep well king!
    4 Shawn was the Jackson TN Icon! Nobody came close to walking in his shoes.
    3 I just miss him so much
    2 ICMTSU! Just up thinking about my Cowboy
    2 Tomorrow makes 2 months that Shawn was taken from us by cowards
    2 Hope you’re having a beautiful first Thanksgiving in Heaven Shawn
    2 This is the 12th Monday without you Shawn. We all love and miss you down here.
    1 We’re missing you here badly Peoples. Just seems like we’re all in a nightmare. B
    1 It’s hard existing knowing you’re no longer here. Love you Shawn
    2 Our first Christmas without you Shawn. Missing you like crazy.
    2 I know you’re enjoying Heaven Peoples, Dolph has you lit everyday! Merry Christmas boo
    1 15 Mondays without you Cowboy, still stings like it just happened
    1 Happy New Year in Heaven baby! Last year we were at Sin City this year you’re in Heaven. Love ya
    1 It’s been 117 days but seems like a lifetime…
    1 You came to visit me in a dream last night, and i tried my best to hold on to every moment
    1 Miss you Shawn
    1 Happy Valentine’s Day baby. Surely miss you down here. Day 156
    1 30 Mondays without you. Still feels like the moment I found out you’re no longer here. 4/1/24
    1 It’s your birthday week! We love and miss you. Day 216, 32 Mondays
    1 It was hard going through the day without you. Happy 41st bday baby! Day 219
    1 Day 251

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