Gerald W. Pearson died Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the age of 74. He was born December 4, 1941 in St. Johns, MI the son of Clyde and Hazel (Gedney) Pearson. Gerald was a member of Pilgrim United Methodist Church in St. Johns and a member of the N.R.A. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cutting wood. He loved dogs and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Gerald was a retired foreman from Sealed Power Corp. and also farmed his family farm. Surviving is a son, Jeff (Deb) Pearson of Pinckney, one daughter, June (Leonard) Williams of St. Johns; five grandchildren, Chelsey (Mike) Bianchi, Katelyn Pearson, Beth Pearson, Ethan (Maria) Williams, and Brandon Williams; two sisters, Betty Count and Sharon DeMarais; special friend, Ellen Moon; longtime friend Kermit “Smokey” Stover, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Anita Hebeler and brother-in-law, Phil DeMarais. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Pilgrim United Methodist Church, 2965 W. Parks Rd., St. Johns with Pastor Andy Croel officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, November 4 at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns. Memorials may be made to Pilgrim United Methodist Church.

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