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Johnny C. Peterson, Jr. Peterson
~1944 • April 9, 2022 • North Little Rock, AR
Johnny C. Peterson, Jr.
Little Rock Central
Class of 1962
JOHN C. (JOHNNY) PETERSON, JR., 77, of North Little Rock, Ar., passed away peacefully at home on April 9, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, John C. Peterson and Melba Matthews Peterson.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mickey; son, Steve; brother, Jim Peterson (Linda), Brother-in-law, David Brown (Brenda) of Pine Bluff and nieces and nephews.
Johnny graduated from Central High School in 1962 and served in the National Guard.
He retired from Union Pacific Railroad with 37 year’s service. He served as President of BLET Division 182.
He worked as an investigator for 12 years for several law firms. Johnny loved his family and friends. He loved cars, motorcycles, side by sides, camping and working on his farm and in his shop. He could fix almost anything.
Johnny didn’t want a traditional memorial or funeral service. He requested a private celebration with family and close friends remembering the good times.
Cherye Francine Thevenet Riggs
September i1, 1944 • May 30, 2022 • Little Rock, AR
Cherye Francine Thevenet Riggs
Little Rock Central
Class of 1962
CHERYE FRANCINE THEVENET RIGGS, 77, of Little Rock, passed away on May 30, 2022.
She was a member of the Little Rock Central High School Class of 1962.
She was born on September 18, 1944, to the late Allen Joseph and Hilda Juanita Rogers
Thevenet. Cherye is survived by her husband, Charles Riggs of Little Rock and sister, Terri Thevenet of Little Rock.
Cremation was entrusted to Ashby Funeral Home of Benton.