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He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Flossie Harrison Pearson; his wife, Mae Cothan; and one brother, Harold Pearson. He is survived by one son, James W. Pearson of Ellisville; one sister, Faye Pearson of Laurel; one step-brother, Mack Tucker (Ann) of Laurel; four step-daughters, Linda Nolan (Al) of Griffin, GA, Christi Acord of Smyrna, GA, Ann McDonald of Leander, TX, and Pat Lakey of Dubuque, IA; 10 step-grandchildren; step-great grandchildren, several step-nieces and nephews and cousins.
Howard was a member of Mill Creek Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Shriners. Among Howard's various hobbies were listening to Country music, watching football games and attending car racing events. He had a sense of humor that his friends enjoyed. He was known for being a hard worker, honest and being a true friend.
The family is grateful for the excellent care given by the caregivers: Lynn Porter, Lora Huddleston, Cassandra Strickland, Willie Hancock and Sam Gullett. We wish to thank the Deaconess Home Health and Deaconess Hospice staff and medical team for their compassionate and professional care during Howard's illness. Howard had a deep appreciation and respect for the long-term medical care he received and warm friendship extended to him by Dr. David Sullivan, Dr. Kenneth Grafton, Dr. Aremmia Tanious and Dr. Randolph Ross.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 26th from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Memory Chapel. The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at Memory Chapel and the interment immediately following at Myrick Cemetery. Rev. Bill Myers and Rev. Robby Johnson are officiating. The pallbearers are: Phil Dickerson, Gary Staples, Edward Strickland, Kristopher A. Lord, Sam Gullett, and Al Nolan. Honorary pallbearers are: The Men's Sunday School class at Mill Creek Methodist Church, Vernon Brewer, Vernell Watkins, Rena Morgan, Cloyce Anderson, Randy Laird, Bonnie McLaurin, Janice Holifield, Ralph Campbell and Anita Adams.
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