We had the pleasure of getting to know Pete because he married my friend Jan.  I remember one year my husband & I came down to stay with them over New Years in their house in LaGrange.  We had a great time visiting, playing cards and just having a good time.  We then continued the celebration on New Year's Day with a traditional southern dinner of collard greens, black eyed peas and corn bread.  Being Jan's "yankee twin" we enjoyed the southern hospitality immensely.  While we haven't been able to get together in the last few years, Pete was often in our thoughts.  Our love and prayers go out to Jan and all of Pete's family.