Bobby Pearson

Bobby Owen Pearson Obituary
September 2, 1942 – January 7, 2012

Bobby Ewell Pearson, 69, of Crawford, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012. Services will be at 10:00 am, Tuesday, January 10 at Crestview Church of Christ. Visitation is set for Monday, January 9 from 6:00-8:00 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Mr. Pearson was born September 2, 1942 in Denison, Texas to Owen and Bernice Pearson. He grew up in Pottsboro, TX and attended high school in Denison, where he graduated in 1960. He played football and other sports and his senior year was elected student body President. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1967.

He married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Hunter, in 1962. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in September, on his birthday.
After his graduation from Texas A&M, they moved to Richardson, TX, where he worked for Davis and Associates Architectural Engineering Firm. Four years later, they moved to Tyler to join Cates, Decker and Sinclair Architectural Firm as a Structural Engineer. They lived in Tyler for two years before moving to Waco in 1972 to join Billington Construction Company.
He worked for Bill Billington from 72 to 85 when he purchased the company after Mr. Billington’s retirement. During that time, he designed and built freight line facilities for Central Freight Lines across the State of Texas. The Central Freight Lines family was a vital part of his life for many years. After purchasing the company, the name was changed to Pearson Construction in the early 90’s, which currently operates under the values originally established by Bob. His sons, Scott and Kyle Pearson, continue the family business. Several of the current Pearson Construction employees have worked for the company over 25 years which is a testament to the character and reputation of Bob.

Bob was a quiet, gentle and loving man who never wanted praise or acknowledgement for his accomplishments. He never compromised his Christian values whether at work or play.

In 1993, he fulfilled a lifelong dream to return to the country, and purchased land in Crawford, TX, where he established Rock Bluff Ranch. The ranch raises registered black angus cattle where his reputation of integrity, fairness and honesty continues. The ranch produces quality cattle which are well known throughout the state. New friendships and relationships have been established through the cattle business where Bob displayed a true labor of love each and every day he was able to work on the ranch. “In His hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind” Job 12:10
Bob, Sandra, and their families have attended Crestview Church of Christ since moving to Waco, where Bob served as a Deacon for many years and later serving as Elder for 15 years. He served in multiple roles including teaching children’s bible hour, adult classes along with foreign missions. He continued a strong relationship with missionaries in Zagreb, Croatia through Crestview’s foreign missions program.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Pearson of Crawford; daughter Stefani Dillon and husband Steve of Crawford; son Scott Pearson and wife Jill of Crawford; son Kyle Pearson and wife Allison of Crawford; mother Bernice Pearson of Waxahachie; sister Delores Pearson of Waxahachie; brother Jim Pearson and wife Linda of Trophy Club; sister Linda Ahl and husband Ed of Anna. He dearly loved and cherished his grandchildren: Ryan Dillon, Rebekah Dillon, Rachel Dillon, Mary Hope Pearson, Bo (Bobby Owen) Pearson, Rosemarie Pearson, Emily Pearson, Gage Pearson, Garrett Pearson, Graham Pearson all of Crawford. Many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was proceded in death by his father, Owen Pearson.

The family requests memorials can be made to The American Cancer Society in his honor.

Visitation

Monday January 9, 2012 , 6:00 - 8:00 p.m at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel

Funeral Service

Tuesday January 10, 2012 , 10:00 a.m. at Crestview Church of Christ