Donald E. Pearson, 78, a resident of Berwick passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Affectionately called "Poopsie" by his family and friends, he was a kind, generous, easy going man and was well respected by many friends.
Donald was born on November 2, 1935 in South Bend, Indiana the son of Godfrey and Edith Bergman Pearson.
Donald was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Berwick as well as the St. Mary Parish AARP. He was an avid sports fan especially enjoying baseball and football. He was a member of the Showboat Barbershop Chorus in Baton Rouge as well as being a member of the Krewe of Cork, a New Orleans Mardi Gras Organization.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 40 years Mickey Wilson Pearson of Berwick; one son, Gregory Landry and wife Lisa of Lafayette; two daughters, Claire Howey and husband George of Meeker, Colorado, Stephanie Walsh of Destrehan; five grandchildren, Kyle Howey, Tyler Howey, Shannon Walsh, Sarah Walsh, Sean Walsh; one great granddaughter Riley Jane Howey; numerous nieces and nephews.
Donald was preceded in death his parents and one brother, G. Allan Pearson.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church in Berwick with Rev. Steven Porter officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Twin City Funeral Home. Visitation will resume from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Berwick. Donald will be entombed in the Berwick Mausoleum following the funeral services.