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William Pearson Obituary

Pearson, William Joseph
58 of Payson, AZ, passed away on November 7, 2011. William Joseph Pearson was born August 28,1953 to parents William and Anne Pearson in Mesa, Arizona and passed away on November 07, 2011 in Payson, Arizona. William was employed with the Arizona Department of Transportation for 31 years and with Tri-Star Engineering and Management for 6 years. He is survived by his wife, Sherri Pearson of Payson, AZ, his daughters Michelle Pearson Ewing and Rhiannon Pearson, his sons, Billy Pearson, Ryan Pearson and Jesse Ewing, his sisters, Molly Pearson, Nancy Sperandio, Danni Molsbee (sister-in-law), and Kerri Mayo (sister-in-law), his brothers, Bob Sperandio (brother-in-law) and Scott Molsbee (brother-in-law), and his 6 grandchildren, Destiny, Autumn, Nate, Triston, Candace and Zach. Services will be held at Messinger Payson Funeral Home, 901 S. Westerly, Payson, AZ 85541 on Saturday, December 3, at 1pm.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Nov. 15, 2011.

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November 20, 2011

I met Billy in the early 80's, about the same time as Kerry. We were working I-10 from 99th Ave to 35th Ave. Billy was a sharp guy, with a quick sense of humor. I met with Billy years later when he ran Payson Maintenance for ADOT. We went to lunch & talked of old times. Billy never forgot a friend. I too, shall never forget Billy Pearson, my friend.

JR Romley
Glendale, Arizona

Kerry Huston

November 15, 2011

I worked on a survey ccrew in the early eighties with Billy. We had lots of laughs and very memorable experiences. I will never forget his smile and good nature. R.I.P. my friend.

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