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Richard 'Rick' Lynn Pearson Sr.

Mr. Richard "Rick" Lynn Pearson Sr., 68, of Ellijay, Ga., died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at his residence. He was born March 2, 1944, in Springdale, Ark., to the late Winfred Lee and Wilma Odessa Spirgen Pearson. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Navy. He was a self-employed contractor in the construction industry in Atlanta, Ga., and was of the Methodist faith. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in law, Richard Jr. and Amy Pearson of Elkins, Thomas and Jamie Pearson of Rogers; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Norma and Doyle Wright of Springdale, Janice Hazelett of Siloam Springs, Beth Sabata of Lowell; and brother, James M. Pearson of Rogers. Interment will be April 12, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the National Cemetery located in Fayetteville, Ark., with military honors by the U.S. Navy.

Published April 8, 2013

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