Elton "Shawn" Peterson, age 40

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

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  • Nickname:
    7 Cowboy
    9 Peoples
    4 Black Cow Boy
    2 Cowboy Peterson
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    6 Charming
    7 Funny
    7 Intelligent
    7 Direct
    4 Silly
    3 Loved Harley Davidson
    2 Loved fishing
  • Occupation:
    2 Diesel Mechanic
  • Workplace:
    1 Smith Construction
  • Schools attended:
    5 Tigrett Middle School
    2 Northside High School
  • Comments:
    7 The ultimate Black Cowboy who loved horses, motorcycles and his children
    8 He believed in living life in the moment!
    8 he most definitely want his family to be like the old days 🥺🫶
    8 Shawn had the most beautiful eyes
    6 Shawn was alway there best dressed on the scene! I miss my guy so much
    5 Long Live Peoples! Sleep well king!
    5 Shawn was the Jackson TN Icon! Nobody came close to walking in his shoes.
    4 I just miss him so much
    3 ICMTSU! Just up thinking about my Cowboy
    3 Tomorrow makes 2 months that Shawn was taken from us by cowards
    3 Hope you’re having a beautiful first Thanksgiving in Heaven Shawn
    3 This is the 12th Monday without you Shawn. We all love and miss you down here.
    2 We’re missing you here badly Peoples. Just seems like we’re all in a nightmare. B
    2 It’s hard existing knowing you’re no longer here. Love you Shawn
    3 Our first Christmas without you Shawn. Missing you like crazy.
    3 I know you’re enjoying Heaven Peoples, Dolph has you lit everyday! Merry Christmas boo
    2 15 Mondays without you Cowboy, still stings like it just happened
    2 Happy New Year in Heaven baby! Last year we were at Sin City this year you’re in Heaven. Love ya
    3 It’s been 117 days but seems like a lifetime…
    2 You came to visit me in a dream last night, and i tried my best to hold on to every moment
    2 Miss you Shawn
    2 Happy Valentine’s Day baby. Surely miss you down here. Day 156
    2 30 Mondays without you. Still feels like the moment I found out you’re no longer here. 4/1/24
    2 It’s your birthday week! We love and miss you. Day 216, 32 Mondays
    2 It was hard going through the day without you. Happy 41st bday baby! Day 219
    2 Day 251
    3 Life just isn’t the same without you baby
    2 Day 300, still hurts like hell
    3 Today is 7/22 and it’s been 46 Mondays without you. Missing you
    2 Take care of Marcus
    2 Today marks 11 full months without you, a man so full of life and love
    1 I miss you so much Shawn! My chest hurts
    1 It’s September 1st, this month will never be the same again
    1 It’s 9/8. This week is going to be difficult to get through
    1 Today marks 1 full year without you. Still hurts
    1 I sent 4 balloons to you today Elton. 9/11 hurts but i love you
    1 426 days without you. I know God had a non pork feast for you yesterday. Love you Cowboy

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