Edward Carl Peterson, 56, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast in Concord. Mr. Peterson was born May 10, 1956 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Edward Carl Peterson, Sr. and Jeanne Martin Peterson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Forest Peterson. He was a sound engineer specializing in live sound reinforcement working with live entertainment. A memorial celebration will be held Sunday, July 29, 2012, 3:00 p.m., at Poplar Tent Presbyterian Church, 6841 Poplar Tent Road in Concord. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Sally Lloyd Klarner Peterson, of the home; his daughter, Kelly Peterson and one granddaughter; his sister, Carol Anne Peterson Harbour of Concord; his nephew, Forrest Harbour; his nieces, Kristina and Stephanie Harbour; his brother-in-law, William Scott Klarner and his wife, Naomi, and their children, Hannah, Christian and his wife, Erin, and their baby, Sarah. Memorials may be made to Hartsell Funeral Home, Edward Peterson Account, P. O. Box 100, Midland, NC 28107. Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Peterson family.