Frederick (Freddie) Arthur Pearson 47, passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 at home. He was born and raised in Manatee County, and was a graduate of Palmetto High School ( Class of 1986.) Freddie is predeceased by mother, Sheila Prentiss; grandparents, Arthur & Willa Mae Pearson, & Robert Prentiss. He is survived by parents Julius & Donna Pearson of Blackshear, GA formerly of Palmetto, FL.; Uncle Pap (Franklin D. Pearson); daughter, Ashley Pearson; son, Jay Pearson; grandchildren, JJ & Julia all of Palmetto; sisters Loreena Pearson Durrance (Marty) fo Palmetto; Julie Pearson Barber (Larry) of Alma, GA, & brother David Alan Kennedy (Michelle) of Crawfordville, FL; Nieces, Nephews, Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, extended family and many, many, friends that loved him. Services will be held on Saturday, March 28th at Groover Funeral Home 1400 36th Ave East Ellenton, FL Visitation, 10-11 AM with Service to follow at 11AM. All Arrangements under the care of Groover Funeral Home.