Born in Greene County on Sept. 18, 1939, he was the son of Hershel and Ethel (Goben) Pearson. David was a farmer for 30 years before retiring in 2002.
Survivors include: one son, David L. (Michele) Pearson, Jr. of Linton; two grandsons, Jeremy and Justin Pearson; two sisters, Betty Cook of Bedford and Pauline Deere of Cambria, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; and two sisters.
Funeral service will be at Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel at 11 a.m. on Monday. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Linton.
Friends may call at Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, and from 9 a.m. until the hour of service.
Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonpoindexter.com