Jerry Pearson

Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013 5:00 pm

Jerry Wayne Pearson “Paw” age 67, passed away at his home in Buchanan, on May 27, 2013. He was surrounded by family and friends. Jerry was born Jan. 17, 1946 in Rector Ark., to Warren J. Pearson and Beneda Norman Pearson. Jerry was a Golden Glove Champion, played baseball, and loved to dance while growing up.

Jerry had four children. He loved to play poker, be out in his boat fishing, riding 4 wheelers, watching old Westerns, and watching sports. He also coached a champion little league team in Sharon. The name B&R Gear, he loved the boys on his team and never forgot them. He also loved being around family and friends; his soul was truly one of a kind. He treated people with kindness and fairness and didn’t know a stranger.

Jerry retired from the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department as Sgt. He served for the department for 24+ years, he also worked for the Sharon P.D. for a few years prior, and was a farmer prior to his career in law enforcement. Jerry served Weakley County with integrity and fairness, he was truly a gentle giant.

Jerry is survived by the love of his life Jane “Nanny” Pearson of Buchanan; his mother Beneda Pearson of Paragould, Ark.; daughters, Tracy Ann Pearson-Brown of Salt Lake City, Utah and Kristi Garner-Davis of Buchanan.

He is also survived by a sister, Jane Flowers of Paragould, Ark.; a brother, Jackie (Jolene) Pearson of Paragould. He also left behind 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and countless friends.

Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Michael Wayne Pearson; daughter, Lisa Renee Pearson-Reddington; his father, Warren J. Pearson; and many other family members.

Jerry’s funeral was May 29, 2013 at Ridgeway Funeral Home in Paris. Officiating was Judge Tommy Moore, Ron Powers, and Don Bowlin.

Jerry was laid to rest at New Liberty Cemetery in Buchanan. He will be greatly missed by all those who had the honor of knowing him.

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