Born in Greene County on Sept. 18, 1939, he was the son of Hershel and Ethel (Goben) Pearson.
He 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 services will be held at Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton at 11 a.m. today. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Linton.
Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonpoindexter.com
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