John F. Pearsall

John “Jack” Pearsall, 90, peacefully passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015, in Houston, Texas. He was a man of integrity, intelligence, wisdom and wit, dedicated to his family and loved by friends. He was born December 30, 1924 in Ranger, Texas to Francis and Lela Pearsall. On February, 1951 he married Marlilla Simonson.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Lela Pearsall; his wife, Marlilla Pearsall; and grandson Jacob Pearsall.

He is lovingly remembered by his 4 children, David and wife Barbara, Mark and wife Jill, Marla and husband Charles, Darrell and wife Anita; grandsons Jeremy, Sean and Ryan; granddaughters Vanessa and Lindsay; great-granddaughters Lainie, Haley, Madison, and Ashlyn; great-grandsons Brody and Dylan; sister Marjorie Gordon and niece Kathy Smyers.

John served his country during WWII as a sergeant in the Army in the 99th Infantry Division, European Theater of Operations. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge and after the war was part of the security detail at the War Crimes Tribunal in Nuremburg, Germany. As a soldier he received the following awards: Bronze Star, Silver Star, Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct, American Campaign, European Campaign with 3 Bronze Stars, World War II Victory, and Army Occupation.

After serving his country, he attended the University of Texas where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering. He worked as a Process/Project Engineer for the Fluor Corporation until he retired, then worked for the Trinity River Authority for 10 years. John was a member First United Methodist Church and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, being involved with the Oasis Resale Shop. He was a resident of Shelter Cove for 30 years.

He enjoyed coaching little league baseball, woodworking, fishing, square dancing (Boots and Babes) and spending time with his grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 9, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at American Heritage Funeral Home, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. at American Heritage Funeral Home, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038 with interment to follow at 10:00 a.m. at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Fisher House in Houston, Tx.