Michael Peterman, 64, of Charleston, SC, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. He was born on Saturday, June 30, 1951 in Jacksonville, FL, son of Geraldine Patricia Cranford Peterman and the late Lester Howard (Doc) Peterman. He is survived by his mother, Geraldine Patricia Cranford Peterman of Charleston, SC; his sister, Susan P. DuPuis and her husband, Scot, of Charleston, SC, and his brother, Stephen Randall Peterman and his wife, Colleen, of Naples, FL; two nephews, Drew and Peter DuPuis and two nieces, Ashley Cathey (Xavier) and Kayleigh Peterman; and great niece, Luna Cathey. A celebration of Michael's life will be held on Sunday, March 20, 2016, beginning at 2:00 pm, at Tracye's Too, 2578 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414. Live music all day, and BBQ will be served at 6:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association, 107 Westpark Boulevard, Suite 220, Columbia, South Carolina, 29210. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.mcalister-smith.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29414, 843-722-8371.