Mr. James Earl Pearson Sr., 78, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at AnMed Medical Center, Anderson SC.

Born on February 16, 1947 in Greer SC, he was the son of the late Roscoe Jefferson Pearson and Mildred Irene Rhodes Pearson.  Mr. Pearson was retired from the maintenance department of Celanese American and of the Church of God faith.  He was also a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War.

Survivors include his wife: Patricia Dickson Pearson; a son: Jim Pearson; a daughter: Kimberly Laws; two sisters: Patsy Cumbie and Kaye DeLong both of Gainesville GA; a great friend: Larry Moore of Hartwell; an aunt: Lucille "Nana #2" Yarger of Hartwell; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive.  Mr. Pearson was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter: Ashley Marie Pearson.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 1, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Other times the family will be at the home.

Services for Mr. Earl Pearson will be held Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Rev. Jason Fowler officiating and military honors provided by the
U. S. Army.  Mr. Pearson will be cremated following the service.

The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.