James L. Pearson, 67, of Chalk Bluff, passed away at his home on August 9, 2012, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Services will be at 2PM Monday, August 13, 2012, at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel with Tom Catchings officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8PM Sunday, August 12th at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
James was born Sept. 1, 1944, in Waco to Theda and W.D. (Pete) Pearson. He graduated from Connally High School in 1962 and attended MCC. On June 18, 1965, he married Lynn Taylor. They enjoyed 47 years together. He was the owner of Pearson Paint Shop from 1988 until 2006, and served as President of the Texas Chapter of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America from 2002 until 2003.
James worshipped at Northside Church of Christ where he served as an elder. He loved singing and working in the missionary field in Jamaica. He loved the Jamaican people and especially Deverny Brissett, the preacher at Spalding Church of Christ.
James enjoyed outdoor sports including hunting and fishing. He was fond of going to the coast to fish with his brothers. He loved spending time with his sons and grandchildren. James was given the opportunity to know his grandchildren who were very special to him: Emily, Grant, Caleb, Gage, and Cameron. Gage and Cameron had not been born when James was diagnosed in 2006. Last year James baptized Emily in August and took his oldest grandson on his first deer hunt in November. All his grandchildren got to know and spend time with their Paw Paw. He was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather; and his memory will be cherished by all of us.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Theda Pearson.
James is survived by his wife, Lynn of Chalk Bluff; two sons, Steven and wife Missty of China Spring, and Chris and his wife Alyssa of Murphy; five grandchildren, Emily, Grant, Caleb, Gage, and Cameron; two brothers, W. E.
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Booty, I am so sorry. I know this has been coming for a while but it is never easy to say goodbye. I love you and God loves you.
Lynn and family…we are so sorry for your loss. James was a good friend to all, a great family man and a wonderful Christian. He will be dearly missed. God bless all of you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with y’all during this time of loss.
Love,
Gary,Dana,Garrett & Grant Martin
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
James was a good Christian man. He had wonderful sense of humor and liked to tease people. He was a very smart business man who built a stong following who did business with Pearson Paint. He loved to brag about his grandchildren. He took his church responsibilites very serious. My thoughts are with the family members he left behind. James was ready for his pain free trip to heaven. Don G. Hancock
Ms. Pearson and Family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. I know he will be missed.
Sincerely,
Gordon Burrow
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.
to the family of James PEARSON I HAVE KNOWN HIM SINCE 1972 ,HE WAS A GOOD CHRISTIAN MAN AND HE LOVED,THE LORD HIS MOTHER AND DAD WAS GREAT PEOPLE, JAMES YOU WAS ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS IN LACY LAKEVIEW/NORTHCREST MY BROTHER IN CHRIST REST IN PEACE STILL WE MEET AGAIN JAMES MITCHAM HOUSTON TEXAS
Lynn and family,
Kris and I send our sincere condolences on James’ passing. Of course, my memories of him go back to Lakeview church when he led singing and was one of my Sunday morning bible class teachers. May you and your family find comfort in your memories of James and the good times you shared.
Our thoughts and prayers go to the Pearson family. Mr. Pearson was a fine man in all aspects of his life.
Our thoughts and prayers go to the Pearson family. Mr. Pearson was a fine man in all aspects of his life.
May God grant James eternal happiness. He was a wonderful friend to me and I always enjoyed our chats from time to time. Very intelligent and loving person. I am going to miss him. Until we meet again.
Lynn and Family,
We’re so sorry for your loss. James was a wonderful person with a lovely voice. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
In Christian Love,
Laura Havard and Family
Dearest Lynn and family, My prayers and blessings are with you all as you walk thru this very sad yet happy valley of death. We know James must be so happy to be free of this prison of a body yet he will always be missed. Much love, Loy
In my time of working with Painting and Decorating Contractors of America it has been a privilege to have known and worked with James. He was a man of the highest trust and honor.
James was a good friend whom I had went to school with for many years, I remember our days at Connally High sharing the love of cars together! May he rest in peace and may his family remember him forever…..
Lynn, our prayers have been with you and James and we will continue to pray for you. May God be with you during this tough time.
Lynn and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sherry Lawrence
Sterling C. Robertson Chapter,DRT
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue Tidwell and family
Lynn, I’m so very sorry for your loss. You and James have been in my prayers and I will continue to lift you up as you go through the days and weeks ahead. May God be with you and provide the peace only He can give.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of your great loss.
Booty, I don’t know if you remember me or not but I was in the Air Force, stationed at Connally back in early ’70s and remember your family well……I came to church several times there in Lacy Lakeview with Bynum Nelson and your family would have us join you for a very wonderful home cooked lunch!! Your mom and dad were so nice to do that for service guys and I have never forgotten it!! Sorry to hear of James’ passing, seems like you had another younger brother too, Larry I believe……I believe I heard somewhere that Bynum died too!! Well, just wanted to touch base with you, God Bless you…….I live in NC now which was and is my home state!!