Frank Pearson

Frank Pearson, 73, son of the late Jerry and Hattie Pearson Jr., died May 5, 2007. Services were conducted May 10 at the New Mount Pleasant Baptist Church of San Antonio, Texas, with Pastor J. Carlton Allen officiating. Mr. Pearson was a native of Choctaw County and a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the U.S. Air Force as well as being a civil servant receiving numerous citations and awards. As a member of the New Mount Pleasant Baptist Church he served with the Men's Ministry, Usher Ministry, Pastor's Aid, Men's Chorus, Church School Class No. 1 and the Bus Ministry. He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Louise Ezell Pearson.

Survivors include two sons, Glenn (Fannie) Pearson of St. Stephens and Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Pearson currently serving in Iraq; two daughters, Terry (Florian) Martin of Mobile, Michelle Denise Pearson of San Antonio, Texas; four sisters, Elizabeth (Tommy) Jackson of Jackson, Elmira (Lencie) Bonner, Geraldine (Theodore) Henderson and Barbara Pearson, all of Toxey; two brothers, Woodrow Pearson of Toxey and the Rev. Jack (Jackee) Pearson of Silas; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and a host of aunts, uncles and other relatives.

Active pallbearers were Johnny Ezell, Eugene Autry, Calvin Times and Rodney Autry. Honorary pallbearers were the Men's Ministry and Usher Ministry.

Arrangements were directed by Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc. of San Antonio. Burial was in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. Information for this obituary was submitted by Andrews Funeral Home.

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