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William was born September 2, 1946, to the late Thomas and Emma Atherholt Pearn. He was a truck driver for Toys R Us and his family recalls the company trying to coax him into dressing as Santa at Christmas while driving the truck. William is remembered as being funny and always in a good state of mind. He loved hunting, fishing, boating, collecting guns, and he also enjoyed traveling. Mary Ann also has fond memories of them both riding their motorcycles together.
Along with his parents, William was preceded in death by his sister, Jane Brisky.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann Pearn of the home; daughter, Theresa Ford (Jason) of Pennsylvania; sons, William Pearn of Pennsylvania, Mike Pearn (Tammy) of Pennsylvania, Ken Pearn (Lisa) of New Jersey, and Joseph Pearn (Renee) of New Jersey; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Pearn (Sandy) of Florida; and sister Betty of Florida.
Services will be held at a later date.
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