Harold Pearson

Harold Pearson

Harold Pearson Obituary

Published by Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service on Jan. 26, 2012.
PEARSON, Harold D., 78, of Chesterfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane C. Pearson; son, Christopher (Michelle) Pearson; sister, Shirley (Jimmy) Mayes; granddaughters, Pauline and Nora; grandson, Atticus; and a niece, Jackie Putnam. Harold was a retired sportswriter for the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Richmond Animal League, 11401 International Dr., Richmond, Va. 23236.



This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Buster Moore

January 31, 2012

Pearson family, I'm very sorry for your loss. I used to enjoy reading Harold's columns, and his visits to the Donlavey Racing shop.

phil clare

January 29, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 26, 2012

A message to let you all know we are sorry for your loss. Harold was a great friend to all of us, a true professional and always a pleasure to be around. We will miss him greatly.

Steve, Tom and Harold's fellow NASCAR journalists

January 26, 2012

Diane and Chris, we are so sorry for your loss, Please know that all of us including Mom-Mom are thinking of you. Anything we can do, let us know. Bill & Becky Biddle

The Staff of Morrissett Funeral Home

January 26, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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