David Loyal Pearson

David Loyal Pearson

David Pearson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dryer Funeral Home, Inc. on Jan. 23, 2023.

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David L. Pearson, age 70, of Holly, MI died on January 18, 2023. David was born in Pontiac, MI on October 5, 1952 to his parents Theodore and Helen (Lumby) Pearson. David was known as a really good mechanic and he was always the first one to offer help. David served his country and was a proud veteran of the Marine Corp. He loved his tractor, tinkering in the garage, mowing the lawn and was an avid fisherman. David was a loving and supportive husband and father. David is survived by his wife Lynda (Anglin) Pearson, daughter Charlotte Pearson-Scott, sons; Joel Pearson, Eric (Jen) Pearson and Bill (Alicia) Pearson, mother Helen (Lumby) Pearson, grandchildren; Celeste, Keys, Morgan, Kennedy and Colton, siblings; Dawn (Gary) Henson, Ann (Richard) Sowles and Marijane Pearson-Henry and Timothy Pearson, and he was loved by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Theodore Pearson. A visitation will be held on Wed. January 25, 2023 from 2-6PM at the Dryer Funeral Home in Holly, MI. The funeral service will be held on Thurs. January 26, 2023 at 3PM at the Dryer Funeral Home in Holly, MI followed by burial in Lakeside Cemetery in Holly, MI.

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