Bedford Dale Peterman, 96, of Hurst, Texas went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 14, 2022, after a short illness.
Funeral: Wednesday, March 23, at 11 a.m. at The Hills Church Chapel, 6300 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills, Texas.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 at Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Rd. Hurst, Texas.
Born September 5, 1925, Dale was the first born child of Hugh and Claudie Peterman, in Tioga, Texas.
After graduation, he entered the Navy and served time in World War II as a tail gunner.
Shortly after his honorable discharge, Dale moved to Midland for work and met the love of his life, Lera Jo Bryson. They were 22 when they were married and had two children, Rusty and Dayla. In 1969, the family moved to Hurst, Tx.
Survivors: Children - Rusty Peterman and wife, Sallye, Dayla Beauchamp and husband, Clay; grandchildren include Tracy Edwards and husband Jerrod, Chris Peterman, Jennifer Roussin and husband Chris, Sarah Keith and husband Aaron.
Preceded in death is his beloved wife, Jo and his grand-daughter, Amanda Beauchamp.
He was also blessed with six great- grandchildren and a myriad of close friends.