Alan was born May 19, 1933 in Allegan County, Michigan and passed into eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, July 13, 2022.
He graduated high school in Bloomingdale, Michigan and was drafted in the Army where he served at Fort Hood, Texas. While serving in the Army, he met the love of his life of 63 years, Symantha Reeves Pearson. They were married in Longview, Texas and moved to Bloomingdale, Michigan upon marriage. Alan was a dedicated and loyal employee of the Bloomingdale Telephone Company where he worked and served as manager for 13 years. In 1973, Alan and Symantha made the move back to the South. Alan worked as a computer operator for Crystal Oil Company for over 20 years. During their retirement years, they enjoyed traveling with their RV serving as hosts in campgrounds and amusement parks across the Midwest and Southern United States.
Alan was a man who stood on principal, hard work, dedication to his family and loved his Lord. He guided his family with love and respect and exemplified those values to all that came in contact with him. He is greatly loved and cherished by his loving daughter, Annette. There hasn’t been a second in my life, Daddy, that I ever doubted your love for me. I will miss you until I see you again in Heaven. Until then, you will be remembered and loved every day. “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart” Ps. 37:4. His family was the love of his life and his kindness and gentle spirit will forever be remembered by those who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Marguerite Rozinska Pearson, and father, Grant Loomis Pearson. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten by surviving family members: wife, Symantha Reeves Pearson; daughter, Annette Kay Painter and husband Brian Keith; grandson, Justin Chase Painter and wife, Tiffany Renee’; great-grandchildren, Harper Landry and Cooper Drake; three brothers, Robert Raymond Pearson; Frank Charles Pearson; Richard Grant Pearson and wife, Suzanne; three sisters, Marilyn Pearson Edwards; Linda Pearson Harris; Judy Pearson Mort, husband Jim; two brothers-in-law, Joe Max Reeves; John Rex Reeves and wife, Neva. Surviving nephews and nieces, Robert Charles Pearson; Gary Alan Harris; Timothy Eugene Harris and wife, Donna; Ronald Scott Edwards and wife, Joni; Terry James Mort and wife, Gina; Joel Grant Mort; Mark Wayne Reeves; John Scott Reeves; James Travis Reeves and wife, Adrianna; Victoria Pearson Van Dine and husband, Dan; Nikki Lynn Pearson; Tina Marie Lemon; Susan Reeves Elzner.
The family wishes to thank the very special healthcare professionals that cared for Alan during his battle and last days with cancer; Dr. Kevin Gallagher, Dr. Ashok Kompelli, Anna Coulter, RN, Amanda Wolfe, RN, Claire King, RN, Jordan Fulco, RN. We cannot adequately express our gratitude for the compassion and exemplary care you gave Alan and our family. We will always be grateful.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Benton, Louisiana.
“The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the Word of the Lord remains forever.” Is. 40:8
