John E. Pearson, 78, Kenton, passed away at 7:55 a.m., Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Brookdale Senior Living of Marysville. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on April 9, 1941 to the late Charles and Lucille (Eikenbary) Pearson. On August 19, 1972 he married Judith A. (Ruble) Pearson and she preceded him in death on Nov. 16, 2017. A sister, Charlotte Pearson, also preceded John in death.
He is survived by his sons, Brad (Kim) Pearson of Belle Center, David Pearson of Kenton, and Jason (Heidi) Pearson of Marysville; grandchildren, Alicia (Brad) Stafford, Nick Pearson, Lily Pearson, and Keerston Pearson; and great grandchildren, Maci and Mya Stafford.
John was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from Rockwell International. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Bellefontaine. John enjoyed motorcycles, working on cars, playing cards, hunting, and bowling. He loved spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids. All who knew and loved John will miss him.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2020, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 306 N. Elizabeth St., Belle Center. Pastor Russell Gumm officiates a funeral service at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Belle Center. The Logan County Veterans Honor Guard will provide military rites at the cemetery.
Memorial contribution may be made to Brookdale Hospice, 2550 Corporate Exchange Drive, Suite 101, Columbus, Ohio, 43231. Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in Belle Center and online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.edsfh.com.