MUNCIE, IN
Rev. Howard G. Pearson, 92,
died peacefully at Westminster Village and has gone home to be with his Lord
and Savior.
Rev. Pearson was born on August
17, 1921 in Blackford County. He was the son of Harry C. and Luria (Baker)
Pearson and a 1939 graduate of Roll High School.
He was a 1951 graduate of
Taylor University and continued his service to God, attending Asbury Seminary
in Kentucky and the United Methodist Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.
On June 13, 1948 he married
Relda Needler in Hartford City.
His ministry called him to
serve as pastor of the E.U.B. Church in Kingman, Indiana, the Trinity E.U.B.
Church in Portland, Indiana and the Swayzee Street United Methodist Church in
Marion, Indiana. He retired after 32 years of service, 26 of them in Marion.
Rev. Pearson was a loving
husband, father and grandfather, and was adored by his family and friends. He
was a faithful and involved member of Union Chapel Ministries. In his free time, he enjoyed golfing, fishing
and gardening.
He is survived by his wife of
65 years, Relda; a son, Tim (Jane) Pearson, of Grafton, Ohio, a daughter, Karen
(Darrell) Hofer, of Muncie, a sister, Bernice Tudor, of Zionsville, a grandson,
Erik Hofer, of Indianapolis, a step-granddaughter, and three
step-great-grandchildren, as well as several beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by
his parents; and his brothers, Cecil and Bernal.
Funeral services will be held
on Monday, November 4, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. at Union Chapel Ministries, 4622 N.
Broadway in Muncie, with Pastor Gregg Parris presiding. Burial will follow in
Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation for family and
friends will be held on Monday, November 4, 2013 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. at
the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to Union Chapel Ministries or to World Vision International.
Pitman-Richman Funeral Home,
Eaton, is handling arrangements.
Online condolences may be
left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com
