Peter James Wedel, age 62, Hoschton, GA passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at his home after a long battle with brain cancer. Mr. Wedel was born in Memphis, TN on September 17, 1953. He attended grade school and middle school in Bristol, TN. He attended Castle Heights Military School in Lebanon, TN and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree from East Tennessee State University in 1975. Mr. Wedel was self employed, L&D Associates as a Manufacturer’s Representative. He and his wife of 30 years of marriage, traveled the world scuba diving together which was one of his passionate hobbies. They traveled to Bali, Bonaire, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Cozumel, Curacao, Destin, Florida Keys, LaPaz, Palau, Thailand and Indonesia. A highlight of one of their trips to Malaysia was a hike to Lowe’s Peak the Summit of Mount Kinabalu, 13,438 feet. He also enjoyed playing golf and played at many venues and had the opportunity to attend the practice rounds of the Augusta Master’s. Survivors include his wife Joan Wedel of Hoschton; mother Vergie Wedel of Bristol, TN; son Ronald Forkey and fiancé Kim Moss of Villa Rica; daughter Tara Golden and husband Roy of Whitesburg; granddaughter Amber Newman of Villa Rica; brother Mark Wedel and wife Cheryl; sister Sheri Wedel; aunt Linda Thompson and husband Brad; nieces Erica Little and Sally Wedel all of Bristol, TN; and nephew Brandon Ellison of Knoxville, TN. A sincere thank you to Dr. Christina Saurel and staff at the Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic of Braselton and Northeast Georgia Hospice for the kindness shown during and after treatment. He is preceded in death by his father Peter John Wedel who passed away in 2003. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Cory Sexton will be officiating. The family will receive friends 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Sunday, March 6, 2016 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Jackson County Humane Society, 246 Georgia Belle Dr., Jefferson, GA, 30549. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966. If LOVE could have saved you, you would have been with us forever.
My beautiful brother I love you so much. I looking forward to seeing you again! I love you, Joan you are truly an angel on earth. You’re favorite sister, Sheri
Praying for you my sweet Ms. Joan. I am so sorry for your loss. I love you friend, Elise
Please accept our deepest sympathies at the loss of Peter. We will keep the entire family in our thoughts and prayers and may God hold you and comfort you during this time of loss. Blessings and prayers for the family during this difficult time. Kevin & Phyllis Miller.
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of Peter. This is a great loss at such a young age. We will keep the entire family in our thoughts and prayers. May God hold and comfort the family in his arms during this trying time. He will always live in your hearts and memories. Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Kevin & Phyllis Miller, Bristol, Va.
Mark I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. You and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
William “Billy” White
My deepest sympathy for the Wedel family. You will not remember me or probably know me. I was a student of Peter’s mother Vergie at Bristol THS in the early 1960’s. Vergie Wedel was my all time favorite teacher and mentor. I am so sorry for your loss. May God’s grace grant all of you peace and comfort.
With heartfelt sympathy to the Wedel family. So sorry to hear of his passing. Vergie and Mark were dear friends. Lots of love, Charlene Minor- Harman