Max Vernon Pearson, 80, of Morganton, NC and the Salem community passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. He was born on October 9, 1942 in Burke County to the late Vernon and Wilma Pearson. He was a lifelong member of Salem United Methodist Church and a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and fishing. Max was employed by Shadowline and retired from Western Youth Correctional Facility.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Thomas Wesley Pearson.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Pearson; sons, Mark Pearson (Brenda) and Matthew Pearson (Dawn); grandchild, Dalton Pearson; sisters, Norida Arrowood and Linda Stamey; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m., January 12, 2022 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home with Rev. David Orders officiating.
The family would like to thank the staff at Amorem Hospice for their loving care of Max.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Amorem.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Judy, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your comfort.
Prayers for the Pearson family. Max was a wonderful man❤️🙏🙏 Love, Odell and Mary Ellen Witherspoon
We were sadden to hear, our prayers are with all of you through this time and days to follow. We love you.
So sorry to hear about your husband! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 🙏🙏
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort in the days and months ahead. 🙏
All my prayers go out to Maxs family. Max was a very outgoing person who never meet a stranger If you guys need anything that I can do for you all please let me know my God keep you all in the plam of his hand and look after you. Jack and Kathy Poteet
So sorry you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers ! Please let us know if we can do anything !!
Mark, I'm sorry to learn about the loss of your dad. May the Lord comfort you and your entire family during this time. Our family will be praying for you all.
I have so many fond childhood memories that contain Max and the entire Pearson family that I could not possibly list them! My thoughts and prayers are with this family as ya'll go through this time. Please know that we are here for you guys if you need anything!!!