Charles M. Pearson

Pacolet – Charles M. Pearson, 87, of 480 Cleveland Street, Pacolet died Friday, September 3, 2004.

Born September 20, 1916, he was the son of the late Pedro G. and Bessie Woodward Pearson and the husband of the late Floreine Switzer Pearson. Mr. Pearson was a World War II army veteran having served as a sergeant in field artillery. He was a member of the Roebuck Masonic Lodge #357 AFM, a former elder and was the oldest member of Pacolet Presbyterian Church, and was retired from Spartan Grain and Mill Company after 37 years of service.

Surviving Mr. Pearson is his son, Charles M. Pearson, II of Travelers Rest; his daughters, Suzette Pearson of Inman, Charlene Carrigan of Pacolet, and Cathy O’Dell of Jonesville; his brother, David W. Pearson of Whitestone; and his grandchildren, Larry (Laddie) James Pruitt, II of Inman, Kristen Burnett and Jason O’Dell of Jonesville, Stefanie and Andrea Carrigan of Pacolet; and his great-grandchildren, Austin and Ethan Burnett. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Eloise Pearson and a great-grandchild, Nicholas Christian Wynn.

The family will receive friends on Monday, September 6, 2004 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Lanford-Dunbar Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Pacolet Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Donald O’Dell.

The family is at the home of his daughter, Charlene Carrigan, 160 Elizabeth Street, Pacolet.

In remembrance of Mr. Pearson, memorials may be made to Pacolet Rescue Squad #6, 980 Sunny Acres Road, Pacolet Mills, SC 29372

Condolences may be sent to the family online by visiting www.lanfordfuneralhomes.com.