David Martin Pearson

David Martin Pearson

David Martin Pearson, 18, was called home to the Lord on Friday, May 11, 2012, at his home in Fredericksburg, after a 20-month battle with glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive form of brain cancer.

David was born Jan. 15, 1994, in San Diego.

He is survived by his father, Mark Steven Pearson, and wife, Susan, of Fredericksburg; his mother, Amanda Whitley Haddock, and husband Richard of Wichita, Kan.; sister Austin Pearson of Fredericksburg; stepsisters Kinsley Haddock of Wichita, Katie Henshaw of Richmond and Kelly Henshaw of Fredericksburg; stepbrother Briston Haddock of Wichita; maternal grandmother Charlotte Lawrence and husband Dale of Northport, Ala.; maternal grandfather George "Bob" Whitley and wife Janet of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; maternal great-grandmother Pauline Elmore of Tuscaloosa; and paternal grandparents Milo "Doc" and Joyce Pearson of Alabama.

David's memory will live on in the hearts of the family and friends who loved him.

David was a graduate of Stafford High School, Class of 2012. While in school, he participated with Link Crew, was a member of the National Honor Society, manager of the JV soccer team and an aspiring chef. He also inspired the formation of the Spotless Mind Club for brain cancer research. Most importantly, David will be remembered for his warm, inviting smile and his desire to put others' feelings and needs above his own, right up to the end.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 14, at Laurel Hill Funeral Home, Spotsylvania. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at the funeral home. There will be a celebration reception after the funeral at 5 p.m. at Conway Elementary, 105 Primmer House Road, Fredericksburg. The reception will have displays of David and friends, foods that he liked (and didn't like) and a video/photo show of David's life.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure, 1717 Rhode Island Ave., Washington, D.C. 20036; or The Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation Inc., 20312 Watkins Meadow Drive, Germantown, Md. 20876.

Online condolences can be sent at laurelhillfuneral home.com.