Joel Richard Pearon, Sr.

Joel Richard Pearon, Sr. obituary, South Bend, IN

Joel Richard Pearon, Sr.

Joel Richard Pearon, Sr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 9 to Jan. 15, 2023.
Joel Richard Pearon, Sr., 77, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023. He was born on January 6, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Paul and Mae (Denny) Pearon.

On November 24, 1966, in West Union, Ohio, he was united in marriage to Joan Brewer.

Along with his wife Joan, Joel is survived by his son Joel (Karen) Pearon, Jr. of Columbus, OH; daughter Jill (Alex Gomez) Pearon of South Bend, IN; three grandchildren, Lindsey, Emiliano, and Garrett; his brother James (Sandy) Pearon of Peebles, OH; sister-in-law Skye West of West Union, OH; and one niece and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Janis (Ray) Buda.

He received his Bachelor of Accounting degree from University of Cincinnati and proudly served our country in the United States Air Force for four years. He was great with numbers and worked in the financial field his entire life. Additionally, he loved his family and friends, his dog Buddy, card games, and golfing.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Ohio. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Memorial Hospital (Beacon Health Systems) in South Bend, IN or to your local animal shelter. Palmer Funeral Homes - River Park Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

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