John Ray Pearson, age 89, passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 15, 2022.
He was born in Springfield and a resident of Rutherford County.
Ray served in the United States Navy. He had a long career in Data Processing at IBM and State Farm Insurance. His hobbies were hunting, fishing and spending time with family. He never missed a ballgame or golf tournament that his grandson was involved in.
Ray was preceded by his parents, John and Bessie Summers Pearson; wife, Cecelia Coleman Pearson; daughter, Deborah Ann Pearson Millard; and brother, Larry Pearson.
Ray is survived by grandson, Jason Millard.
Graveside will be 1:00 PM, Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Elmwood Cemetery in Springfield, TN. Family will serve as pallbearers with military honors.
Please leave online condolences for the family at www.jenningsandayers.com Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home, 820 South Church Street, Murfreesboro, TN. 37130. 615-893-2422.
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