Don "The Bear" Pearson

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St. James Anglican Church
461 Prescott
Memphis, TN  38111
Monday, August 1, 2016
1:00 pm
Cemetery
Memorial Park Cemetery
5668 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN  38119
Don "The Bear" Pearson

of Memphis, TN

November 7, 1933 - July 28, 2016

Don ''The Bear'' Pearson, 82, of Memphis, TN passed away July 28, 2016.
He was born November 7, 1933 in Wynne, Arkansas, to Otha Earl and Ada Beatrice Pearson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Robert ''Punch'' Ashmore Pearson.
He is survived by his wife Judy A. Pearson of Memphis; one daughter Dennie Rodgers (Charlie) of Memphis, Tennessee and 3 grandchildren Emily Rodgers Goldstein (Jay), Morgan Pearson Crafton and Megan Ashmore Pearson.
Mr. Pearson was a member of St. James Anglican Church in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a Mason with his membership in the Scottish Rite. Don was also a devoted Shriner.
In lieu of flowers the family request that you donate to Turkey Trotters, a non-profit organization started by his son Punch Pearson in 1999, P.O. Box 17324, Memphis, TN 38187 or St. James Anglican Church.

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3 Condolence(s)
Perry K Dumlao
Germantown,
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Monday, August 1, 2016

The Bear is beloved and his gentle laughter and sense of humor added to every occasion

Johnny Jacobs (JJ)
mremphis, TN
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Sunday, July 31, 2016

My old friend "Bear" I have many memories of you over the years and when I think of one a smile will come to my face and I'll wish you were here.Your devotion to University of Memphis Football and our nation were well known to all that loved you.Rest in peace my friend,I'm going to miss you.

Asad Kazmi
Memphis,
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Saturday, July 30, 2016

Have lost a great friend and agreat man.He will be truly missed by all.