Jerry was born in Corydon, IA on November 25, 1948 to the late Dwight Claude and Marian LaVilla Loney Pearson. He graduated from Corydon, IA and continued on to receive an Associate of Auto Mechanics from Centerville Community College. He married Nikki Lea Hunt Pearson on June 3, 1972; they have been married for 49 years.
He began his career as a Railroad Signalman in 1970 for the Rock Island lines and retired in 2008 with the Union Pacific. Jerry’s hobbies and interests included his coin club, his yard work, Men’s prayer breakfast, Prime Time adults, and coffee with his buddies. He loved to repair things and lend a helping hand. He was also actively involved at First Baptist Church Taylor, serving as a deacon for the past 33 years. But his greatest love was his 8 grandchildren.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Nikki; his children, Sarah Welch (Clint) of Taylor, Grant Pearson (Crystal) of Thrall, Jessica Melton (Joey) of Schulenberg; his brothers Larry Pearson (Lynne) and Alan Pearson (Lorie); his grandchildren, Jacob and Emily Welch, Lauren, Luke and Mari Pearson, Jaden, Julia, and Josephine Melton; numerous nieces and nephews, and other family and friends.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Randy Pearson.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider making a memorial donation in Jerry’s honor to Jerry Pearson Camp Scholarship Fund mail/drop off to City National Bank at 212 N. Main, Taylor, TX ATTN: Teller.
The family of Jerry Pearson wishes to thank FBC Bereavement ministry and family and friends.
A memorial service for Jerry will be held Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 10:30 AM at First Baptist Church, Taylor, Texas.
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