AUSTIN, Texas —
Forrest Clifton Pearson, 79, of Picayune, Miss., passed away Tuesday Nov. 20, 2012 in Austin, Texas. Funeral services were held Nov. 25 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home by Pastor Mike Seay of Austin Street Baptist Church in Yoakum, Texas.
A native of Carriere, Miss., he resided in Picayune the majority of his life where he owned Pearson Steel Construction and East Canal Mini Storage. He was also a long time member of Goodyear Baptist Church.
A self-made man, his work and businesses were his passion for many years. His wife finally convinced him that seeing other parts of the country would be a good reason to retire, if only partially in the beginning. So, they acquired a fifth wheel and he was hooked. They traveled to many bluegrass festivals around their home in Mississippi to the mountains of Tennessee and Colorado. A six week trip to Alaska was a fond memory. Several trips to Hawaii were also favorites, although the camper had to stay home for those.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Clifton and Susie Pearson; and brother, R.W. Pearson; daughter, Rhonda Frierson; grandson, Joshua Frierson; and granddaughter Kia Pell.
Survivors include: his wife of 60 years, Joycelyn Ponish Pearson; daughters, Terri Guy (Ray), Cheryl Stewart of Austin; and Karla Pell (Kenneth) of Atkinson, NC. Grandchildren, Trey Guy, Carson Guy (Jessica) and Erica Stewart Jaimes (Mark) of Austin; Jacob Pell (Jessica) of Hope Mills, NC. and Benjamin Pell of Atkinson; and six great-grandchildren.
Surviving siblings include: Sue Weaver (Lewis) of Decatur, Miss., Ann Jenkins (William) of Biloxi, Miss., H.J. Pearson (Letha Mae) of Carriere, Vernice Delaney (Dennis) of Ozona, Miss., Edward Pearson (Charlotte) of Carriere, and Georgia Ann LaVigne (Harold) of Carriere. Sisters-in-law, Alene Bryant (Howard) of Quitman, Ann Price of New Caney, Texas, and Diane Greer of Yoakum, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to Dr. Robert Van Boven, Neurologist, who worked tirelessly to diagnose and treat him during his illness and to Christopher House Hospice Austin for their caring, gentle, and dignified treatment during his last days.
It broke our hearts to lose him, but he didn’t go alone.
For a part of us went with him, the day God called him home.
We take comfort knowing he is no longer suffering and is rejoicing with his daughter and grandchildren under God’s watchful eye.
We’ll love you always,
Your family
Obituaries
Related Photos
-
Forrest Clifton Pearson Submitted photo
Forrest Clifton Pearson
- Obituaries
-
-
Jane Ross Brownie
Funeral Services for Jane Ross Brownie, 87, of San Antonio, Texas, who passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013, will be held Sunday, May 19, 2013, at 2 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home Chapel.
-
Peggy Walden Clack
Peggy Walden Clack, of Picayune, Miss., passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
-
Christine Glidewell
Funeral Services for Christine Glidewell, 83, of Picayune, Miss., who passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013, will be held Saturday, May 18, 2013, at 10 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
-
Lawrence Joseph “L.J.” Reiss, Jr.
Lawrence Joseph “L.J.” Reiss, Jr., S.F.O., 89, of Picayune, Miss., passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
-
Christine B. Williams
Christine B. Williams, 75, passed away of heart failure May 13, 2013, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 17, 2013 at MVSU Auditorium at 1 p.m. and Saturday, May 18, 2013 at St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church in Picayune. -
Culley C. Lee
Funeral Services for Culley C. Lee, 92, of Picayune, Miss., who passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013, will be held Saturday, May 18, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Lee’s Chapel #2 Baptist Church.
-
Vincent Burton
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 11 a.m. in Pleasant Valley Baptist Church for Vincent Burton, who passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at Forest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Miss.
-
Norma Jean Cozad
Memorial Services for Norma Jean Cozad, 81, of Picayune, Miss., who passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013, will be held Thursday, May 16, 2013, at 7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home Chapel.
-
Donald W. Story
Donald W. Story passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at his home.
Services were held at Smith & Kernke Chapel at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2013. -
Sandra Lynn Farr Burks
Sandra Lynn Farr Burks, 52, of Picayune, Miss., passed away May 3, 2013.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 18, 2013 at11 a.m. at Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. - More Obituaries Headlines
-
Tim Cook Defends Apple's Tax Accounting
AP Photograher: 'It Was a Miracle' They Got Out
Raw: Crews Search for Survivors of Okla. Tornado
Raw: Tearful Reunion After Okla. Tornado
OKC Hospital Describes Treating Tornado Wounded
Obama Pledges Urgent Aid for Tornado Victims
Raw: Massive Funnel Clouds in Oklahoma
