John Pearson

July 13, 2018

John Arthur Pearson, known to many as “Big John”, passed away on July 13, 2018, at the age of 63. He was the son of the late Fred and Catherine Pearson. John was raised in the Port Norfolk section of Portsmouth, VA. He was a member of Port Norfolk Baptist Church and a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. John went on to become a respiratory therapist, working at Portsmouth General Hospital. The youngest of three children, John loved his family. He enjoyed reminiscing and telling stories, often showcasing his great memory. He will be remembered by his sense of humor, his gift of gab, and his love of Pepsi and Tina Turner. John cherished his relationship with his sister, Susan Davenport, who supported and guided him through his last days. He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Pearson. Other family left to cherish his memory is his sister-in-law, Robin Pearson-Boothe and husband, Randy; nieces and nephews, Lisa Urquhart, Heather Kennedy, Adam Pearson, Matthew Pearson and their spouses; and five great-nieces and nephews. A loved son, brother, uncle, and friend, John will be missed, but we can be assured he is resting in heaven. John’s last wish was for any memorial contributions to be made to the American Cancer Society. A funeral service will be held at 2pm Wednesday by Rev. Terry Taylor in Loving Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be private.