of Batesville, AR
July 1, 1927 - October 17, 2014
Jim Pearson, 87, of Batesville died Friday, October 17, 2014, at his home.
He was born in Floral, Arkansas on Friday, July 1, 1927, and was the son of James Clayton and Anna Mae (Wilcox) Pearson.
Jim served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He was a good Christian man and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.
He was a former Independence County Judge and also Independence County Treasurer. He owned Central Poultry Supply, was a minister at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and retired from Arkansas Industrial Development Commission. He liked playing golf and traveling.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Dorothy Pearson of Batesville; two daughters, Donna Cross (Ken) of Batesville and Carol Armstrong (Dennis) of Cabot; three grandchildren, Joe Cross, Kelly Cross and Chris Armstrong (Alicia); two great-grandchildren, Ava and Tyler Armstrong; one sister, Annette Burress of Pleasant Plains; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Phillip Wesley Pearson; and sisters, Norma Hays and Marlene Pearson.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Calvary Baptist Church with Bro. Randy Scott officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Pallbearers will be Jessie Allen, Roy Cartwright, Denver Huskey, J. B. Presley, Max Rutledge, and Chris Armstrong.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 1785 Lyon Street, Batesville, AR 72501.
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7 Condolence(s)
Beverly Griffin
Thursday, October 23, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. He was very obviously a very special man.
Betty Burge Cockrill
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Dorothy, Donna, Carol and families: My thoughts and Prayers and with each of you. My Prayer is that God will give you a peace that only He can.
Betty Burge Cockrill
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Dorothy, Donna, Carol and families: My thoughts and Prayers and with each of you. My Prayer is that God will give you a peace that only He can.
Theresa Morris
Monday, October 20, 2014
Donna,
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Theresa
Mary Jackson Pitts and Dr. Pat Jackson
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Mr. Jim Pearson was a devoted Christian man. What a powerful witness he was. We can remember is precious prayers and kind spirit. Heaven's angels and Mr Jim are surely praising God tonight.
Peggy Pearce
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Randy, Peggy and Andy Pearce
JC
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Dear Pearson Family: I am so sorry to have read of your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. I would like to share something I have personally found to be of great comfort. It is found in the Bible at John 5:28,29 and Revelation 21:4. These verses tell us that soon God is going to bring about a resurrection of our loved ones as well as do away with all causes we have for suffering, including sickness and death. Knowing this has always comforted me and it is my hope that these thoughts will comfort you also.