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Rickie Pearson Sr. Obituary

DEEP RUN | Rickie Allen Pearson Sr., 65, of Deep Run N.C. passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017. Rickie was born on March 28, 1952, to Fred Pearson and Lossie Ruthledge Pearson of Kinston. He attended the Kinston city schools and served under the Department of Army in the 82nd Airborne Division Stationed at Fort Bragg. Rickie was a member of Deep Run Original Free Will Baptist Church, Lenoir County Shrine Club, Pleasant Hill Masonic Lodge #403, Deep Run Ruritans and past member of American Legion Post 43. For many years, he enjoyed coaching boys of all ages and was affectionately known as "coach." Rickie's career began with the Lenoir County Sheriff's Department in 1975 and he retired with 38 years of service. While working in 2009, Rickie paid the ultimate sacrifice by enduring the death of his son, Allen Pearson, in the line of duty as a deputy. Preceding Rickie in death were his parents and his son. He is survived by his wife, Susie Holland Pearson; daughters, Kelly Pearson Ransom (Travis), Mary-Emma Daniels Jones (Shawn); son, Benjamin Daniels (Summer); daughter-in-law, Katherine Woodyard Pearson; grandchildren, Caden Daniels (his buddy and apple of his eye), Allena Ransom, Annalynn Daniels and Holland Jones; brother, Ronnie Pearson (Janet); mother-in-law Mary Ruth "Tootsie" Harper; brothers-in-law, Jackie Holland and Dwight "Shot" Holland; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Shawn Howard, Eddie Eubanks, Bob and Lois Pressly, Claude and Betty Davis (Susie's uncle and aunt), the Hall Family, and his canine lap buddies, Duke and Blue, named after his favorite basketball team, The Duke Blue Devils. A special thank you is extended to Dr. Peter Watson, Gretchen Vick, Dr. Robert Gallaher, Dr. Andrej Hnatov, Morgan Carter and all staff at KMS Oncology, Kinston Medical Specialists, LMH Cancer Center, Lenoir Memorial Hospital, Kinston Clinic Pharmacy and Community Home Care and Hospice of Goldsboro, NC. A service to honor Rickie's life will be held Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at 6 p.m. at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with the Reverend Rick Vernon officiating. The family will receive friends following the service and other times at the home of Susie's mother in keeping normalcy for the grandchildren and the pups. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Rickie designated the following for memorial contributions or to a charity of choice, North Carolina Concerns of Police Survivors, 1000 Semmes Lane, Indian Trails, NC 28079, and/or Shriner's Children Hospital Sudan Shriners, 403 East Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560. Online condolences may be sent to howardandcarter.com. Howard-Carter Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Sign the guest book at Kinston.com

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Published by Free Press from May 2 to May 3, 2017.

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Flynn Kornegay

April 26, 2025

Miss you my friend.

Flynn Kornegay

April 26, 2024

Always remembered

May 9, 2017

To Susie and family we send heartfelt condolences for your terrible loss. Praying that God will provide you comfort and strength through this difficult time.
With Love
Deamon and Kaye Dawson
Cape Carteret, NC

Paul Cuomo

May 5, 2017

Every time I saw you had a smile on your face and you always said hello. You had a witty sense of humor and I really enjoyed your company. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Joan Moore-Howell

May 4, 2017

Thoughts and prayers for this loving and wonderful family.

Listona Bartlett

May 3, 2017

So sorry for your loss.

Cathy Howard Kennedy

May 3, 2017

Susie and Family, so sad to hear you lost Ricky. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

kathy smith

May 3, 2017

Lifting everyone in prayer.

Donnie and Dorise Ervin

May 3, 2017

God give you comfort to you and your family through this difficult time. Rickie was such a nice person to so many; I know he will be missed by all! Take care and God BLess!

Donna Taylor

May 3, 2017

Susie and family, I am so saddened by your loss. I know Rickie fought a tough battle and you stayed by his side throughout. I pray that God will give you peace and strength as each day passes. Love you my friend. Donna T

Gregory Williams, Jr.

May 3, 2017

From the ball field where I met and knew him to heaven where I'll meet him again one day. my prayers and love to all his family.

Gregory & Rainelle Williams

May 3, 2017

The greatest homerun has now been hit. He's now with the greatest coach ever, the LORD. He was my coaching partner, my son's coach and my wife's classmate. He was our friend and will be missed greatly. May GOD give you peace, comfort and bring never-ending, loving memories to your heart and mind. Our deepest sympathy for your loss.

Flynn Kornegay

May 2, 2017

Godspeed to one of a few whom I have considered a true friend. Rickie was one of the truly "good guys" who made an impression, a good one at that, on everything he met. He made one with me for sure, and will always hold a special place with me till we one day meet again. Thanks for the times we shared, the stories of work, of family, of fishing, and so much more. Rickie Allen Pearson Sr, you will always be at the top of my list as one of my friends who touched me the deepest, and your memory will never fade my brother.

Patsy Barwick

May 2, 2017

My condolences. May you find peace and comfort in our dear saviors arms. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you all at this difficult time.

Patsy Barwick

May 2, 2017

My condolences. May you find peace and comfort in our dear saviors arms. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you all at this difficult time.

Amanda Rosser

May 2, 2017

My prayers and love are with you Susie and all your family.

May 2, 2017

In my heart and prayers

Jean Alphin

May 2, 2017

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. All of your wonderful memories will bring you comfort. Ricky will surely be missed.

Emmette Taylor

May 2, 2017

Will continue to pray for you Susie and your family. May the good Lord be with you in the days ahead. RIP Rickie...

Lenori Co. Emergency Services

May 2, 2017

What a great man to work with. So sorry for the family's loss.

Maggie Mercer

May 2, 2017

My sincere condolences goes out to y'all ! I pray that yall find peace with his passing and that he is once again with his son . God bless you all !

May 2, 2017

So sorry for the family's lost but he is not suffering any more and him and Allen talking ball right now and smiling down on us saying everything will be ok praying for the because he is not suffering anymore

Harold and Connie Herring

May 2, 2017

My prayers are with you,May God wrap his arms around you and your family and give you peace.

Summer DICKINSON

May 2, 2017

A truly great man that will certainly be missed.

Faye Boyette

May 2, 2017

Thoughts and prayers for your family.

May 2, 2017

Susie, praying for you and your family & friends. Rickie will be dearly missed! Love Johnny & Laura

Ivy James

May 2, 2017

Kelly and Travis, so sorry to hear of his passing. Much love and prayers for your family.

Nancy Parks

May 2, 2017

Thoughts and prayers to you all!! May God's light shine upon you and give you peace!

Marilyn Pittman Ryan

May 2, 2017

So sorry Susie to hear about your family's loss. What I read about Ricky he was a great person ,sorry I never got to meet him. My prayers are with you and your family. Love ❤ to you and your family.

Vann and Lori Cranford

May 2, 2017

What a fine man, we will miss you!

Katie Rayner

May 2, 2017

My condolence to the family, may he rest in peace. He is with Allen now.

Beth Smith-Wilkins

May 2, 2017

Susie and family, I cannot tell you how sorry I am to hear of Ricky's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray the lord will hold you close and give you strength during this difficult time and in the months to come. Love you!

Lynn Howard

May 2, 2017

Susie & families.... Such a terrible, painful, disease to see our loved ones go thru each day. You all will be in my thoughts & prayers during this sorrowful time! God help them find some peace & comfort in Jesus name. Amen

Judith Kennedy

May 2, 2017

So very sorry to hear of Ricky's passing. May the good Lord sustain you and yours.

Mark & Allyson Pilgreen

May 2, 2017

Our love thoughts and prayers are with you all.

KATHY HERRING BERRIER

May 2, 2017

REMEMBERING A TRULY FINE MAN ~~THOUGHTS, AND PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY ~~~

Neil Hand

May 2, 2017

Neil Hand,Rest in peace

Betty Small

May 2, 2017

Oh, Susie, I am so sorry for your loss. Rickie sounds like such a wonderful man. Love and prayers to you and your family.

Debra Turner

May 2, 2017

Susie, So sorry for your loss. He was a good friend. He will be missed by all.

May 2, 2017

Susie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donnie Robinson

Brenda Sitterson

May 2, 2017

Rickie was a super human being! Love to all of his family!

Kay & Brandon Miller

May 2, 2017

Susie, our thoughts and prayers are with you .. so sorry for your loss

Steve, Jeanette Pittman

May 2, 2017

Rest in Peace old Friend. Thank you for your service.

Jimmy Eubanks

May 2, 2017

Rickie is missed already. We shared a lot of laughs and sorrows.

Tim Harper

May 1, 2017

Susie,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family. May God be with you and bless you all during this time.
Annette & Tim Harper

Ann Holland

May 1, 2017

So sorry for your loss!

Joel Glassman

May 1, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Ricky's passing. He was a fine man who coached my son in Legion ball. He will be missed by everyone who was lucky to have known him.

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