Walter Oglesby Peatross, 61, of Jamestown, KY passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. He was born October 8, 1961 in Greensboro, North Carolina, a son of the late Andrew Harrison and Mary Elise Livingston Peatross.
Walter was a former car salesman with Don Franklin Auto and Tri-City Motors. He loved riding his Harley and spending time boating on Lake Cumberland. Everyone in Walter’s life knew he had fun being the “jokester” in the crowd. Family was very important to him and visiting his granddaughter was a highlight of his life. Walter attended Clear Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS:
His loving wife: Tinia Johnson-Peatross of Jamestown
1 son: Joe Dylon Johnson of Russell Springs
1 daughter: Hannah (Brandon) Underwood of Bargersville, Indiana
2 brothers: Andrew Harrison (Tammy) Peatross, Jr., of Raleigh, North Carolina and John McCormick of Charleston, South Carolina
2 sisters: Michel (Mark) Gnagy of Bellhaven, North Carolina and Lisa (Milton) Beck of San Antonio, Texas
1 granddaughter: Maisyn Michelle Underwood
1 grandson: Daxton Andrew Oglesby Underwood (who is “on-the way”)
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers: Miles McCormick and Bill McCormick.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Josh Owens officiating
Burial: Bernard Ridge Cemetery
Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Wednesday at the funeral home
A celebration of Walter’s life will be held in Greensboro, North Carolina at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
