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Johnny Pearson Obituary
He was born Nov. 22, 1961 in Gaston County.
John was a 1980 graduate of North Gaston High School. He was a member of Spencer Mountain Baptist Church. He was a machinist by trade, and was also a race car driver at Carolina Speedway.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Weathers Pearson; daughters, Taylor Leigh Pearson and Tara Blake Pearson; parents, Marvin Eugene and Nancy Rabb Pearson of Gastonia; brother, Dale and Billie Pearson of Ranlo; sisters, Denise and Mike Ratchford of Dallas and Dawn and Tim Hunt of Gastonia.
A funeral service will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Spencer Mountain Baptist Church with the Rev.Conley Matlock officiating.
Family will receive friends 6 to 7:30 p.m. prior to the service
Interment will be 2 p.m. Friday at Gaston Memorial Park (new section).
Memorials may be made to Denise Ratchford, P.O. Box 36, Dallas, NC 28034.
Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Rd, Gastonia 704 864-5144 is serving the family
Condolences may be made to [email protected]
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Memories and Condolences
for Johnny Pearson
Erin and Nicholas Saleet
February 18, 2009
Hello Pearson's
I apologize that it has taken me so long to write in here, but better late than never. I just want to say that I am deeply sorry for your loss and if there is anything that I can do for any of you just let me know. John we love you very much and miss you. Love you Susan and the girls.
Lisa and Stoney Ledwell
February 17, 2009
John you were a great friend you will be missed so much,the greatest father I've ever known. And a all around a super guy and father.I love you and miss you everyday!
Susan Pearson
February 14, 2009
Dear John,
Well sweetheart it has took me a long time to write this but I will always Love You and Miss You dearly. I know deep down in my broken heart that you are not in any pain, but it hurts so deeply. I miss everything about you, your big smile, beautiful eyes,your laugh, our talks, and your special touch. I am taking care of the girls help from all your family, friends, and my family. John noone ever could fill your shoes. I was so lucky 15 years ago to find you. I guess you can say I won the lottery the lottery of being love and loving the best man ever. John you was my rock, my air I breath, my wind under my wings, and I will cherish you and our memorys until I see you again. I am going to make you so proud of me and show you what you taught me I did learn from. Your mom and dad raised you to be a fine man, son, brother, uncle, cousin, husband, and friend. I am proud to say I am a PEARSON and not a wanna be.(LOL) People say it will get better in time, but I dont see that to happen. Just remember that I LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER. Thank-you for all you did for me you made me a better person, sister, aunt, cousin, wife, and mother. You had me at HELLO and I never ever regret it. I will keep you alive through me until I die. Love Your Wife, Susan
P.S. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
Angie & Jim Kinley
January 31, 2009
Susan,
I am so sorry to hear about John. I just found out today. My heart aches for you, Taylor, and Tara. I miss you guys so much. I hate my schedule with working has been so crazy that Jim and I never got around to come and see you like we used to. We are crushed to hear what happened. Just wanted to let you know I still think about all the fun we had. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the rough time in your life. I know you are a very strong wonderful woman and you will make it thru it. Love you all!
Pat Walls
January 26, 2009
Susan, John wil be missed dearly. he is a great guy, I will never forget how he was there for Heather when she needed him. I thank god everyday he was with us. I will miss him dearly. Please call if you need us.
Love, Pat
APRIL(willard) TAYLOR
January 25, 2009
THE PEARSON FAMILY
You have all been a big part of my life growing up. You are all like family to me. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you right now. John was a good man and a devoted father and husband. He will be missed.
LOVE,
Mom and Dad Pearson
January 24, 2009
John,
We love you and will dearly miss you. You will always be in our hearts!!
Love, Mom and Dad
Susan,
Susan, we love you like a daughter and always will. We will always be here for you!!
Love, Marvin and Nancy
Tara, and Taylor,
We will always love you and will always be here for you when you need us!!
Love, MawMaw and PawPaw
Dawn Hunt
January 24, 2009
Susan, Taylor, and Tara:
Tim and I are here for you. You are still a big part of our family and always will be. We love you!!!
Love you, Dawn, Tim, and Kendall Hunt
Denise Ratchford
January 23, 2009
Well, Brother I got the family thru today. You would have been so proud of Susan and the girls. As I sit here trying to decide what I want to say, I remember all the good times we had. I think most of all I will treasure our talk sitting under the bleachers at the drag race in Charlotte this year. I am so glad we had that time together. I got to know two of your friends this week,Bobby and Brian, two super guys. I think we may have to adopt them to fill the void.
To Susan,Taylor and Tara, Just know that I am always there for you. I'll be your rock.
Love, Denise
Mindi Pruett
January 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.Susan,Taylor,Tara we love you,and if you need anything you let us know.Love,Mindi,Sarah,Audrey,Zack
mikeand pam guye
January 23, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jackie Woods
January 23, 2009
Suan and family
I will keep you guys close in my thoughts and prayers. May the love you guys share keep your heart filled with great memories. Love Jackie Hurst Woods
Heather & Brian
January 23, 2009
Uncle John you helped me thru so much in the past year. You were an inspiration to me as I went thru my chemo. We love you so much and will miss you dearly. Susan and your girls have all of the family to lean on right now. Can't wait to be with you again someday. WE LOVE & MISS YOU
Shellie Dulin
January 23, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be in prayer for your entire family.
Dawn Hunt
January 23, 2009
John,
You were the best big brother. You were always so protective over me. I will always cherish our good times here on earth. I know that you aren't suffering or hurting anymore. I will love you and miss you, forever.
Love your baby sister, Dawn
Susan, Taylor, and Tara,
I love all of you so much. I pray that things will get easier for you. I know that you will always miss John and I will miss him, too.
Love you, Aunt Dawn
Steve Buchanan
January 22, 2009
To the family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. John was one of the best.
Austyn and Bri
January 22, 2009
WE WILL MISS ARE DEAREST UNCLE JOHN WE WILL MISS THE FUN TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER
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David Lester
January 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. JP will be missed.
MARIE TROTTER
January 22, 2009
SUSAN AND GIRLS,
I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS; I CAN ONLY IMAGIN WHAT YOU ARE GOING THRU.
MY THOUGHTS AND PRYERS WILL BE WITH YOU AND THE GIRLS.
Gary Herms
January 22, 2009
John was the one of the best friends I ever had. I wish that things could have been different. My sympathy goes out to Susan and the girls.
January 22, 2009
Love, Taylor Short & Family
January 22, 2009
We love you!!! Bunches! "Moe" Christy & Molly
jodi duncan
January 22, 2009
even though I am not a blood relitive uncle john always treated me as though I was. We all had our moments with him that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Uncle john I want you to know although you are in heaven, you will live on here through us, your family. And be assured that generations to come will know how great you are. RIP we love you John.
CHRIS PEARSON
January 22, 2009
to the best uncle anybody could ever ask for John I will miss you and never forget how great of an uncle you are I LOVE YOU and Susan,Taylor, and Tara
BRIAN PEARSON
January 22, 2009
TO MY DEAREST UNCLE JOHN I WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU, AND NEVER FORGET THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD WORKING ON THE RACE CARS AND PLAYING GAMES, ENEN JUST SITTING AROUND TALKING. I LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU.
Stephanie & Aden Pearson
January 22, 2009
The thing that I will rember the most is when we would all load up and go riding in the wood..and we always had a good time. You will be missed by all of us .Aden says your in heaven with the angles but he cant see you but you can see him. I will always remind aden of you.. Im going to miss just joking. well we love you and miss you greatly.. love you always
Beth and Lauren Price
January 22, 2009
Susan, Taylor and Tara
John was a good and true friend to many. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God wrap his arms around you and give you peace and comfort.
Justin Carpenter
January 22, 2009
I remember when I was little and Uncle Mike took me out on John's motorcycle. Now they are back together again talking about old times in heaven.
Mark and Patsy Ritchie
January 22, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Angel & Chris Heath
January 22, 2009
Dear Susan,
You and John are wonderful generous people. He will be dearly missed. If you and the girls ever need anything you know where we are please don't hesitate, because you and John have been good to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Pearson family.
Jenni Fortner
January 22, 2009
Susan, Taylor, & Tara, sorry for your loss. John will be greatly missed. I will miss our talks about how the umps is making bad calls on the games, and talkimg about our girls playing ball and how good they are. Your in my heart and prayers and I love you very much!
PAM & GWEN LEDWELL
January 22, 2009
JOHN WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. THE FAMILY IS & ALWAYS WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS.
Elizabeth Dellinger
January 22, 2009
My condolences go out to the whole family . Johnny was a great guy and will be truly missed.
RUSTY and PENNY BRADSHAW
January 22, 2009
JOHN WILL BE MISSED DEARLY BY ALL OF US..OUR LOVE AND THOUGHTS AND PRAYS WILL BE WITH ALL OF YALL.
S Barnett
January 22, 2009
I didn't know John, I knew and worked with his sister, Denise. From our talks about him, I felt I knew him. I pray for peace and comfort for his family at this most difficult time. Take comfort in knowing through God, there is no more pain and a new body for John! Blessings.
Rick Pearson
January 22, 2009
I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will all miss him. I enjoyed working with him at Gaston County Dye. We can be sure though that he is no longer in pain or suffering. I'll never forget the last time I saw him at our reunion. He was in such good spirits and happy. He always had a smile for me.
Lisa Bradley
January 22, 2009
Just know that your Family is in our prayers.
jamie short
January 21, 2009
I just thought of a phopia JP had. When a train would cross over teh underpass. He would not go under the smyre underpass untill the train would completely go by. He would just set in his truck at the entrance and wait for the train to pass.
The Shorts
January 21, 2009
JP sure was a great guy. We thought of him often during the time of his illness. We did not get to see him but we thought of him. Remembing the good times back in the early eighties to mid eighties. With us in the Smyre Village. The Short Boys
dale pearson
January 21, 2009
to the best brother in the world big brother will miss you till the day i join you love ya your broter dale pearson
Christopher Buchanan
January 21, 2009
John will surely be missed. My condolences go out to the family. May God Bless You All
Angela Buchanan Moffett
January 21, 2009
To the family,
I grew up in Ranlo and always visited with the Pearson Family. John was always a sincere person. He will surely be missed by all who new him. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. May God Bless You.
kristina fowler
January 21, 2009
to Susan,Taylor, & Tara i love you all so very much and i am so sorry for your loss. John was such a great man. He loved his racing and his girls. He will be greatly missed by anyone that ever crossed his path.
Carl Lee Carter
January 21, 2009
My condolences goes out to the Pearson family,Big John will surely be missed
Roy Carter
January 21, 2009
My prayers go out to the Pearson family.I surely will miss Big John.
WILLIAM SENEY
January 21, 2009
Susan,our thuoghts and prayers are with you and the girls during this difficult time.God bless you.
Pat & Rick Walls
January 21, 2009
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Mandee Coleman
January 21, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless and Comfort you all!
J.J. Jones
January 21, 2009
Dear,Pearson family,It was an absolute pleasure knowing John.I no for a fact he loved his family more than life itself.There was never a time that i did'nt see John that he was'nt talking about his two precious daughters.We used to always sit on the porch and talk about racing and who he would like to put in the wall the next week at carolina speedway.If you ever ask John for a favor,he would always be there.thats a fact.I will truly miss the friendship that we had.Always remember,'The light of God surround you'The love of God enfolds you'The presence of God protects you'The presence of God watches over you'Whereever you are God is'Love to all the Pearson family.John Jones and Abigail Jones.
Gibson Family
January 21, 2009
John was a good man and would do anything for anybody. Susan, We are keeping you and the girls in our prayers.
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