He was preceded in death by his father, James Pearson.
Thomas is survived by his son, Taylor Pearson (and his mother, Beth); as well as his mother, Bonnie Pearson; and brother, Terry Pearson.
The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park.