Gerald Lloyd Pearson's Obituary
Gerald “Jerry” Lloyd Pearson, age 75, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016 in Dallas, TX. Jerry is survived by his wife, Billie Pearson, of Mesquite, TX; his sons, Michael and Leslie Pearson of Richardson, TX, Patrick and Claire Pearson of Richardson, TX, and grandchildren Brooke, Nash, and Dylan; sister Nikki Harding and husband Jim; sister Joni Burley and husband Greg; sister Gloria Pearson, Brother Lloyd Pearson and wife Carol; brother Jim Fiorito and wife Susie; sister-in-law Bobbie Stoner and husband Stan, ; nephews Jonathan Stoner and wife Angie; nephew Jordan Stoner; and sister-in-law Joella Pearson. Jerry was preceded in death by his brother, Monty Pearson of Oklahoma, his father Lloyd Pearson, and his mother, Bessie Wilson. Jerry was born on January 1, 1941 in Enid, Oklahoma. He attended Oklahoma State University. In 1969 he moved to Mesquite with his family and accepted a position as a mechanical engineer at Western Electric/AT&T, where he worked for more than 35 years. Jerry was a great family man and a loving father. He married Billie Davis in March 1962 and the couple had 2 children together. Jerry was a social, active man who was deeply involved in St. Marks United Methodist Church for the majority of his life. He enjoyed karaoke, woodworking, and music. His family and friends will always remember him as a fun, outgoing, generous person. A funeral is scheduled for Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 10:00 AM at St. Marks UMC, 3117 Motley Drive, Mesquite, TX 75150, with a graveside service at Restland Cemetery, and a reception immediately following back at St. Marks UMC. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jerry’s life. Donations can be made in Jerry’s name to the USO Wounded Warrior Project, Operation Enduring Care, Arlington, VA. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted into Restland Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75243.
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