Mr. Martin R. Peterson, IV, 33, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 30, 2016. He was a graduate of Socastee High School, Myrtle Beach, SC. He received an associate degree in Criminal Justice from Forsyth Technical Community College. He was head waiter at Ciccone's Restaurant in Lewisville, NC.

Martin was a loving husband, father, son who loved all of his family and friends. He was proud of his boys and loved his family unconditionally. He had the biggest heart. He wanted nothing but the best for anyone and everyone.

He is survived by his wife, Amanda D. Peterson, three sons, Briley, Braxton, and Brennan; mother, Robin Marlowe (Kenny Jordan), father Martin (Victoria) Peterson, III, brothers: Michael and Matthew McCracken, step brother Cody Wooten; grandparents: Robert (Libby) Marlowe, Jackie Batts and Martin Peterson, Jr., a special niece, Shelbie McCracken, several special nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 6:00 PM today, January 2, 2017 at Vienna Baptist Church, 1831 Chickasha Drive. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Myrtle Beach, SC.