Al Pearson

Al Pearson passed away November 10, 2013 at the age of 71. He was born February 3, 1942 in Oswego, Kansas to Alfred and Gladys(Overmyer)Pearson. He is the beloved husband of 51 years to Patricia and dear father of Wendy Short, Alfred Guy Pearson and Carol(Jim Carothers)Pearson. He is the dear grandfather of James Wood, Colleen Wood, Thomas Short, Justin Pearson, Joshua Pearson, Cheyenne Pearson, Alfred Guy Pearson Jr., Isiah Pearson, Natalie Pearson, Ashley Pearson and Nicholas Pearson. Dear brother of Earlene Levi, Georgie Pearson and the late Linda Gorlitz. Al was a resident of Lyon Township for the past 13 years, previously of Plymouth. He founded his own company when he was 18 years old, most recently known as Pearson and Son Excavating. The business, located in Plymouth, was primarily a Well Repair and Septic Tank company, they also did asphalt work. He was a member of the Livonia Lodge #586 F&AM. Al raised, trained and raced harness horses. At one time he farmed 1100 acres in and around South Lyon and Plymouth and operated the Pumpkin Patch at Napier and N. Territorial Road. Al was also a licensed Pilot. But his greatest joy in life was his family. He especially loved being with his grandchildren, which he would play and joke with even after he was wheelchair bound. Funeral Services will take place Wednesday, November 13,2013, 1:30PM at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main St., Plymouth. Pastor Fred Hall of Plymouth Church of the Nazarene will officiate. Visitation will take place at the funeral home Tuesday 4-8PM. Burial at Riverside Cemetery, Plymouth, will follow the Funeral Service.