"Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, never haughty or selfish or rude. Love does not demand its own way. It is not irritable or touchy. It does not hold grudges and will hardly even notice when others do it wrong. It is never glad about injustice, but rejoices whenever truth wins out. If you love someone you will be loyal to him no matter what the cost. You will always believe in him, always expect the best of him, and always stand your ground in defending him. All the special gifts and powers from God will someday come to an end, but love goes on forever." I Corinthians 13:4-8A
Robert Pearson, 72, of Preston, MS, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024, with his family by his side at Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA. He will be greatly missed by all, but especially by his wife of almost 51 years, Barbara Daniels Pearson of Nanih Waiya, MS. Their wedding on June 3, 1973 marked the start of a lifelong partnership filled with love and shared moments. Robert was born on September 23, 1951, to Frank and Maudie H. Pearson in Kosciusko, MS. He attended Holmes Community College, Clarke Memorial College, and Mississippi State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics, his Master of Science degree in Forest Products and Resources, and his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Forest Products and Resources. He worked in the chemical industry, farm sales industry, wood production industry, and lastly in education. He received numerous awards and was a member of several professional organizations. He presently was a board member of Northwest Kemper Water Association. He was also a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and trustee of Harmony Baptist Church.
Robert and Barbara had three daughters: Christy Creel and husband Travis of Preston, MS, Beth Williams and husband Ryan of Picayune, MS, and Becky Pearson of Ada, OK. He is survived and missed by his children and his six grandchildren. He was Gramps to Brenan, Breanna, and Bailey Williams and Emma, Abby, and Avery Creel. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, a sister Jo Ann Plunkett and husband David of Water Valley, MS, and a brother Billy Pearson, Sr. and wife Susan of Kosciusko, MS. He enjoyed RV-ing, hunting, fishing, and family gatherings where he was known for making the world's best French toast! His passion was creating a wildlife habitat and refuge on his family farm. His family and friends would agree he was incredibly kind, eternally patient, and a gentleman always.
He will be buried near family at Harmony Baptist Church cemetery in Nanih Waiya, MS. A funeral service will be held at Harmony Baptist Church, February 2, 2024 at 3 p.m. with visitation at 1:30 until service time.
Memorials may be made to the Gideons International, Kemper County Gideons, P.O. Box 650, Dekalb, MS 39328.
