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Oscar Pearson Obituary

PEARSON OSCAR PEARSON, JR. On Wednesday, July 9, 2008 OSCAR PEARSON, JR passed away peacefully at home. He was born in Portsmouth, VA on June 24, 1928. He leaves behind his devoted wife, children and grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. The late Mr. Pearson may be viewed at New Southern Rock Baptist Church, 750 Buchanan Street NW, Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Interment Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery. Arrangments by ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 15, 2008.

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Barbara Smith

July 15, 2008

I am so deeply sorry for your lost. I remember, when I first met him and how I thought, Mr. Peason was so well dressed and debonair. I will miss and remember him with his warm approach when I spoke with him forever. My heart goes out to you all and I am here if you need me.
Love, Barbara

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