John Melvin Pearson

John Melvin Pearson, 83, of Concord, born May 9, 1931, passed away June 22, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mildred Pearson; siblings, Ora Pearson Coleman, Wayne Pearson, and Norma Jean Pearson. John is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Carol Pearson; children, David, Douglas, and Ellen Pearson; stepchildren, David, Michael, and Donald Marsh, and Karen Howard; 15 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; siblings, Earl Shondelmyer, Everett Pearson, Norman Pearson, Phillis Goheen, George Pearson, and Lee Pearson. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Jude or Hospice of North Arkansas, 400 S. College St. Ste 2, Mountain Home, Ark. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.