Richard Luther Pearson Sr.

A testimony of Jesus Christ and a strong faith to the Lord… Richard Luther Pearson, Sr. went to be with his Lord on Friday, March 3, 2017 at his residence. Richard was best described by his family as the wisest man they ever knew… A man who was known as a hard worker and who had a mind that allowed him to be a leader in the technical field and inventor who once authored and published several articles in Popular Science with his thoughts in his profession. Richard had a great sense of humor and loved his family dearly. He was always bound and determined to succeed to the end of his life.

"Dad was a man of Wit and Wisdom. He was smart in every sense of the word on many topics of electronics and science. If he didn't know the answer to a question, he would research until he found the answer. He was very much a self-made man, one of a kind to be sure. He seemed tough at times, but was always sensitive to the needs of others. Dad will be missed in this world where perfection in craftsmanship is a rarity. Dad loved to create and build things, He knew how to use tools that most ordinary people would have no idea of how to use. Electronics were his passion. He loved to design and experiment and show others what he built. It was fun learning from him, for he loved to teach and we all loved to listen. We will always remember and miss his jokes, drawings, laughter and wisdom".

He was the son of the late Luther Bryant Pearson and Eleanor Pearl Allison Pearson.

Those left behind to cherish Richard’s memories and carry on his legacy are his loving wife of 63 years, Joan Norris Pearson; two daughters and sons in law: Cathie and John Butler of Buena Vista, Virginia; Lynda and Kenny Champion of Gastonia, North Carolina; one son and daughter in law: Richard Luther “Rick” Pearson, Jr and Shawna of Merrimack, New Hampshire; seventeen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren; his special faithful dog and companion Charlie.

A Celebration of Life ceremony will be conducted at 2:00 PM Monday, March 6, 2017 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2710 Redbud Drive, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054 with Bishop Neil Dawson delivering words of comfort to Richard’s family and friends. Active pallbearers are Wesley Butler, Hyrum Butler, Jared Champion, Brian Medcalf, Dylan Medcalf and Clayton Call. Honorary pallbearers are Rick Pearson, John Butler, Kenny Champion, Eric Halsten and Bud Norris.

Graveside and committal service with military honors accorded by the Gaston County Honor Guard will follow in the Garden of Four Seasons at Gaston Memorial Park, 1200 South New Hope Road, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.

The family will greet friends from 12:00 PM ~ 2:00 PM prior to the service.

A special thanks to Gretchen and all the staff at Gaston Hospice for the love and care given to Richard and his family during this most difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be sent to Gaston Hospice, Water Tower Place, 258 East Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, North Carolina 28054 in honor of Richard.

If you wish to make expressions of love and share fond memories to the family, please visit Richard’s guestbook at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com

Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park is honored to be serving the family of Richard Luther Pearson, Sr.