George Pearson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

George A. Pearson, 88, of 43 Harris Ave., died at 5:35 P.M. Friday (Dec. 23, 2005) in Beverly Healthcare Kinzua Valley, Warren. He was born Aug. 20, 1917 in Jamestown, a son of Arthur and Pearl Arnold Pearson. He attended Jamestown Public Schools and was a U.S. Navy Seabee veteran of World War II. Prior to retiring, he had been a tool and die maker at Blackstone Corp., and had earlier served his apprenticeship at Rane Tool Co. Mr. Pearson was a former member of Thule Lodge Order of Vasa and Lakewood Memorial Post 1286 American Legion, was a life member of Ingjald Lodge of Vikings, and a member of Mt. Moriah Lodge 145, Free and Accepted Masons. He attended the Falconer First Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing. Surviving are his wife, the former Beatrice Hedman, with whom he celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Dec. 8, 2005; two sons: Richard A. (Wanda) Pearson of Jamestown, and Greg D. (Laura) Pearson of Morton, Ill.; two grandchildren: Michelle Williams and David Pearson, both of Frewsburg; and four great grandchildren: Cecelia and Dylan Pearson, and Courtney and Aden Williams, all of Frewsburg. The funeral will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday in Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home. The Rev. John Quirk, pastor of Falconer First Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Allen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday in the funeral home. Email condolences may be sent by visiting the website www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com.

George Pearson

December 27, 2005