Marvin “Pete” Harold Pearson

December 7, 1924 - October 20, 2016

Marvin Harold ‘Pete’ Pearson, 91, of Seymour, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016, at The Covered Bridge Health Care Campus.

He was born December 7, 1924, in Kurtz, Indiana, the son of the late Roy and Mabel Clair (Mitchell) Pearson both of whom preceded him in death.

Mr. Pearson was a very proud and patriotic man for he received Two Purple Hearts while serving during WW II in the United States Army. After his time in the military he worked at Kroger for several years before owning and operating his own store, Pearson Grocery, in Seymour for many years. After, he worked for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, where he retired after several years of service. He then went to work at Schneck Medical Center and was a former Fire Chief of Redding Township. He was a member of the Masonic F&AM Lodge 146, American Legion Post 1925 and a life member of the Jackson County Pistol Club.

On December 7, 1946, he married Reva Mae Goen in Brownstown, Indiana.

Mr. Pearson is survived by his wife of 69 years, his daughter, Amber Jo (Rick) Prather, a brother Robert Eugene (Irma) Pearson, eight grandchildren: Gabriel, Justin, Jared, Casey, Amanda, Amy, Keith and Abbey; and 17 great-grandchildren: Victoria, Brianna, Leigha, Brie, Bristin, Kennedie, Chandler, Donovan, Dylan, Colton, Arianna, Mya, Emma, Ian, Nora, Ellie and Konner.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a son, Roger Dale “Albie” Pearson, his sister, Thelma Pruitt, and six brothers: Challnor Leroy, William Lee Ray, J.C., Francis, Lawrence and Dorence Pearson.

Funeral Service will be Monday, October 24th at 2:00 p.m. at Voss Chapel with Rev. Bill Everhart officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery with full military graveside rites conducted by VFW Post 1925, American Legion Post 89, Disabled Veterans 47, Korean and Vietnam Veterans, all of Seymour.

Family and friends may gather at Voss Chapel on Monday after 12:00 pm until time of Service.

Memorial checks may be written to the American Legion Post 1925.

Arrangements were made through Voss & Sons Funeral and Crematory Service, Seymour, Indiana.

Marvin Harold ‘Pete’ Pearson, 91, of Seymour, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016, at The Covered Bridge Health Care Campus. He was born December 7, 1924, in Kurtz, Indiana, the son of the late Roy and Mabel Clair (Mitchell) Pearson both of whom preceded him in death. Mr. Pearson was a very proud and patrioticContinue Reading

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I'll remember Pete as a man who was very passionate about life, his family, and his country. Pete usually had an opinion about any topic under discussion. And, was willing to share his opinion with everyone. I doubt he ever met a stranger. In addition, he loved to talk about and brag on his grandkids and great grandkids. He will be missed. Prayers go out to his family. I pray that they might take comfort in knowing they were loved by Pete and that in knowing Pete they also share a little of his passion for life and family. Linda Goen (niece by marriage)

Rest In Peace. With much love. Rebecca and Chatlin

Just learned of my Masonic Brother's passing. I knew him for a long time. I am sure God received him with open arms.

Reva and Amber in our thoughts and prayers

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