The Longview Daily News, Mon., March 15, 1943:

John Neal PETERSON, 54, Gregg pioneer, benefactor and church man died Sunday 
night at his home in Kilgore following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will 
be held Tuesday morning at 11:00 at the First Presbyterian church in Kilgore 
with all ministers of the city assisting in the service. Internment will be in 
Kilgore Memorial cemetery. All stores in Kilgore will be closed during the service.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. George Allen Peterson, one brother Ben Peterson 
of Kilgore, and one sister Mrs. Rosa Mae Griffin of Shreveport.