Donald Pearson

Our beloved Donald Robert Pearson, 78, of Sweeny Texas died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, January 16, 2017 at his home. Donald was born on October 24, 1938 to Tolmie and Verna Pearson. He was a graduate of New London High School. He attended Wharton County Junior College. After he joined the United States Army during the Korean War, he worked for BASF for 35 years then retired.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Brian Pearson; and his siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Carolyn Pearson; son, John Pearson of Kansas; daughter, Terri Mayfield and husband, Jerry of Sweeny; daughter, Tamara Bradford and husband, Ken of Ohio; sister, Mary Pearson of Texas; brother in law, Dale Franks of Sweeny; special grandson, Johnathan Pearson of Lake Jackson; grandson, Colby Pearson of Texas; granddaughter, Kacie Vernor & husband, Phillip of Texas; grandson, Lee Mayfield & wife, Shelby of Georgia; granddaughter, Brandy Pearson of Kansas; granddaughter, Cammie; special niece, Julia Chavez and family; special family friend, Allie Huffman; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia. Funeral Services will be Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Baker Funeral Home. Following the service Donald will be laid to rest with his son, Brian in Sweeny Cemetery.

Don was loving husband, father, and friend to so many. He was a very strong willed and stubborn man to say the least. To know him was to love him. He will be remembered and cherished by those who loved him dearly.

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