Richard "Rick" Pearson

Evansville - Richard "Rick" Pearson, 71, of Evansville, Indiana passed away February 3, 2024 at Heart to Heart Hospice facility. Rick was born August 9, 1952 to the late William and Margaret Pearson of Evansville.

He served in the National Guard and retired from the L&N and CSX railroad after 37 years of service as an Engineer.

Rick enjoyed scuba diving whenever he could on various Island excursions and off the coasts. He had a passion for the outdoors and loved riding his motorcycle anytime, regardless of the weather. Those trips included the Smokies, and challenging rides out west and into Canada with his friends. His main passion and lifelong dream since he was a child, was being a pilot. Rick loved flying and received numerous certifications and built two experimental aircraft planes of his own that he loved to fly. Rick could "fix" anything and enjoyed the challenge of researching his next project to completion.

Rick was a great friend and always offered a hand to help his many friends with anything they needed, and they will miss him dearly.

Rick is survived by his wife of 23 years, Holly (Holland), his step daughter Heather Ballinger (Cameron) and two grandchildren Arthur and June of Charleston, South Carolina; sister, Bev Herron (Paul) of Newburgh, Indiana; sIster-in-law Jackie Simpson (Keith) of Florida; brother-in-law Todd Holland (Ellen who was so helpful to us at this time) Evansville; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Rick was also preceded in death by his two siblings Bill Pearson and Barbara Ann Hertzberger.

The family will have a "celebration of life" at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Rick loved dogs, and we would ask that you make a donation in his honor to It Takes a Village Animal Shelter, Evansville, Indiana or an animal shelter in your area.