Earl Pelto, 83, of Perkinston, passed away December 12, 2019, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg.

He was a foreman for the Eastside of Stone County and a United States Air Force Veteran.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anita Pelto; son, Elmer Blaine Pelto and his parents, Elmer and Viola Pelto.

He is survived by his children, Tammy Pelto, Bobo Pelto (Donna) and Alfred Pelto all of Perkinston; two grandchildren, Kayla and Cole Pelto and two cousins, Shirley Udd and Janice Tomczak both of Michigan and a host of nieces and nephews.

Service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 16, 2019, at Moore Funeral Service in Wiggins with burial to follow in Paramount Cemetery. Visitation will be two prior to the service on Monday. Moore Funeral Service in Wiggins is in charge of the arrangements.