Arthur “Art†Allen Pearson, 90 years old, of Kempton, passed away 5:55 am Monday April 21, 2025, at Waterford Place Health Campus in Kokomo. He was born in Hamilton County, IN, on June 21, 1934, the son of the late Kenneth and Esther (Shook) Pearson. On May 20, 1952, he married L. Colleen Johnson in Michigantown, IN, and she preceded him in death on December 31, 2016.
Art was a 1952 graduate of Forrest High School. He served his entire life raising hogs, chickens, and farming in Kempton and surrounding areas. Art was a simple, hard-working man. He had a quiet and reserved demeanor. His hobbies were gardening, being outdoors, watching the Pacers, Indiana Fever, and Purdue basketball. Art will be remembered for always wearing his bib overalls, a hat, and going to Taco Bell. He especially enjoyed spending time with his granddaughers Addie and Harper.
He is survived by his children, Connie Irick, Gloria (Max) Martin, Mark (Judy) Pearson, Tami (Mike) Snyder, Jeff (Linda) Pearson, Kent (Dana) Pearson, Judi (Steve) Johnson; brother, Warren (Jerri) Pearson; sister-in-law, Carolyn Hobbs; grandchildren, Amy Irick, Cory Martin, Shawn (Randi) Chambers, Jeremy (Heather) Chambers, Michael (Tori) Chambers, Lydia (Bryce) Clenndenning, Cheyanne (Alan) Price, Nyree Snyder, Ben Knapp, Nate Knapp, Niki Pearson, Alex Pearson, Danielle Johnson; 18 grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, siblings, Jim (Betty) Pearson, Hazel (Charles) Townsend, Martha (Bob) Gee; son-in-law, John Irick; brother-in-law, Basil Johnson Jr.; sisters-in-law, Deloris Taylor, Helen Laughner, Rheba Carter.
Art’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Sherry Nuss, Heather, Skyler, Tony, Sarah, McKenzie, Josh, Jonathan, Mitzi, and the rest of the staff at Waterford Health Campus for the excellent care they provided to him.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10 am to Noon Friday April 25, 2025, at Stout & Son Funeral Home – Russiaville Chapel, 200 E. Main St., Russiaville, IN 46979. A funeral service celebrating Art’s life will begin Noon on Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Jamie Lyon officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Frankfort, IN. Contributions may be made in Art’s memory to the American Red Cross. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.
