John Pearson

PEARSON, John – Of Flint, age 71, died Monday, November 19, 2018 at his residence.

Memorial service will be held Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.

Visitation 11:30 a.m. Sunday until time of service at the funeral home.

Burial in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Those desiring may make contributions to the family or St. Michael’s Catholic Church.

John was born in Flint, Michigan on October 30, 1947, the son of John and Hilary (Bond) Pearson and lived in the Flint area his entire life.

He graduated from Flint St. Michael’s after 12 years, class of 1965. During his attendance at St. Michael’s he was a member of the Society of Knights of the Altar. He was known as an outstanding multi-sport athlete for the Warriors.

After high school, John attended Flint Junior College for a short time. He played AA Basketball from 1967-1968 and was the lead scorer that year. He was known as a spectacular long-range shooter. John joined the Army Reserves in 1967 and served for 6 years. Mr. Pearson retired from the Genesee County Drain Commission in 1999.

After retirement, John enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also loved reading books, watching his favorite shows and listening to his vast collection of music. Most of all, he loved talking regularly over the phone with his brothers about the good old days. John had an exceptional memory and could account with precise detail so many things. He has forever been coined the family historian.

Surviving are daughter, Amanda Doi;

son, John Pearson;

3 grandchildren;

brothers, Spike, Mike and Mark Pearson; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bobby LaFave.