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Gerald "Jerry" Lloyd Pearson, 75, formerly of Enid, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016, in Dallas, TX.
Jerry was born on Jan. 1, 1941, in Enid. He attended Oklahoma State University. In 1969, he moved to Mesquite with his family and accepted a position as a mechanical engineer at Western Electric/AT&T, where he worked for more than 35 years. Jerry was a great family man and a loving father.
He married Billie Davis in March 1962 and the couple had two children together. Jerry was a socially active man, who was deeply involved in St. Marks United Methodist Church for the majority of his life.
He enjoyed karaoke, woodworking, and music. His family and friends will always remember him as a fun, outgoing, generous person.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Billie Pearson, of Mesquite, Texas; his sons, Michael and Leslie Pearson of Richardson, Texas; Patrick and Claire Pearson, of Richardson, Texas; and grandchildren, Brooke, Nash, and Dylan; sister, Nikki Harding and husband, Jim; sister, Joni Burley and husband, Greg; sister, Gloria Pearson; brother Lloyd Pearson and wife, Carol; brother, Jim Fiorito and wife, Susie; sister-in-law, Bobbie Stoner and husband, Stan; nephews, Jonathan Stoner and wife, Angie; nephew, Jordan Stoner; and sister-in-law, Joella Pearson.
Jerry was preceded in death by his brother, Monty Pearson, of Oklahoma; his father, Lloyd Pearson; and his mother, Bessie Wilson.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2016, at St. Marks UMC, 3117 Motley Drive, Mesquite, Texas, with a graveside service at Restland Cemetery, and a reception immediately following, back at St. Marks UMC.
All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jerry's life. Donations can be made in Jerry's name to the USO Wounded Warrior Project, Operation Enduring Care, Arlington, Va.
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