Ronnie Pearson

SHELBY: Ronald “Ronnie” Pearson, 58, died Thursday, July 14, 2022 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Lee R. and Betty Neil Pearson Church. Ronnie loved to fish, watch NASCAR and was an avid Shelby football fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Pearson. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Carol "Sissy" Bowling Pearson, of the home; son, Thomas Lee Pearson of Shelby; brothers, Bill Pearson and wife Kelly of Forest City and Scott Church and wife Dana of Polkville; and sister-in-law, Jill Webb. The family will receive friends 1:30-3:00PM, Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home.