Nick John Peturis Sr., 80, a native of Baldwin County and resident of Silverhill, passed away surrounded by his family after a 17-month battle with leukemia on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015.
Mr. Peturis was a lifelong farmer and the owner/operator of an aerial applicator business. He also patented a machine for harvesting sweet potatoes.
A true outdoorsman, Mr. Peturis enjoyed fishing and hunting, but his passion was exploring Alaska as he and his wife had that pleasure for 17 summers.
Mr. Peturis is survived by his wife of 61 years, Emma Jean Baggett Peturis; two daughters, Patti (Grady) Thames and Carol (Henry) Mott, both of Silverhill; a son, Nick J. Peturis Jr., of Silverhill; two brothers, George Peturis of Loxley and Michael Peturis of Fairhope; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at 2:30 p.m., at Silverhill Cemetery, with the Rev. Steve Spining officiating.
Visitation will be held at Mack Funeral Home in Robertsdale from 1 until 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2015.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity.
Arrangements by Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, Robertsdale.
