In Memory

James Pearson

PEARSON James M. James M. Pearson, 60, of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. He was born to Robert (Scotty) and Margaret (Maud) Pearson on February 14, 1950, in Toledo, Ohio. He was a graduate of Roy C. Start High School, The University of Toledo, and Grace Theological Seminary. In 1974, he married Linda Canning, his high school sweetheart. For the past fifteen years, Jim was the pastor of Brookside Community Church in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda; mom, Maud Pearson; son, Kyle Pearson (Melissa); daughter-in-law, Emily Pearson; granddaughter, Peyton Pearson; brother, Doug Pearson (Nikkie); sister, Lynn Pearson; brothers-in-law, Michael Canning and Dan Canning (Cathy), and nieces and nephews, Nate, Cara, Lucas, Chase (Katie), Baylee, Jessica (Mike), and Katie. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Robert (Scotty) Pearson; his father-in-law, Len Canning; mother-in-law, Millie Canning; his brother, Robert Pearson, and his son, Drew Pearson. Jim will be forever remembered for his love of his family and as an avid Indiana Hoosiers fan. Arrangements were handled by D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Homes, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.