Mr. Ray Johnston Pearson, age 72 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, NC.
Mr. Pearson was born May 7, 1941 in Baltimore, Maryland , the son of the late Audrey Person and Mamie Johnston Pearson. He was also predeceased by his first wife Louise Pearson.
Mr. Pearson was a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church, formerly Lakeview Park Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He worked for WZRU Radio and Spears Pharmacy, both in Roanoke Rapids.
He is survived by his wife Gloria Campbell Pearson. His sons, Ray Pearson and his wife Ann. Timmy Person and Steven Person and his fiancé Mary Rupp. His daughters Judy Person Dickinson and her husband Keith of Maryland and Charlene Pearson. His sister, Shirley Ann Serna. His grandkids Raymond Pearson and his fiance Laura Martin, Rob Marletta, David Pearson, Cameron and Alexis Gainer, Mason Dickinson, Kelsey and Katie Pearson, Victoria Keeter and Shawn Spillane. His great grandkids, Camren Marletta, Jorryn Pearson, Landon Pearson, Addyson Pearson, Jake Nelson and Adrianna (A.J.) Rera who always brought sunshine in his life.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at
11:00 AM at Victory Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Gary Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.
The family will receive friends at Victory Baptist Church, Tuesday, January 28, 2014 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM and other times at the home.
Memorial contributions may be made to WZRU Radio, 232 Roanoke Ave. Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.
Arrangements are being handled by Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids.