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Michael Leon Pearson

April 20, 1949 — August 9, 2006

Pearson, Rev. Michael L. age 57 of Lebanon, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 9, 2006. He was born April 20, 1949 in Maryville, TN. Rev. Pearson pastored Tennessee churches in Seymour, Knoxville and Liberty. He also carried out his passion for missions by serving as Director of Missions of the New Salem Baptist Association in Smith County, Clinton Baptist Association and for the past 10 years in Wilson County Baptist Association. He was Chairman of the Board of the Tennessee Drug Awareness Council. He was preceded in death by: Parents, Norman and Blanche Pearson; Sisters, Geneva Beth Pearson, Nadine Sands, Karen Klecz, and Margaret Sands. Survivors include: Devoted wife of 34 years, Elaine Keller Pearson; Daughter, Jenice Pearson of Oak Ridge; Brother, Kevin Pearson & wife Carol of Louisville; Sister, Anita Debuty & husband Al of Maryville; several nieces, nephews, and numerous honorary "adopted" sons, daughters, and grandchildren. A service in celebration of his life will be conducted by Dr. Ronnie Owens and Dr. Steve McDonald on Saturday, August 12, 2006 at Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Ridge. Receiving of friends will be from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. with the service at 7:00 at the church. A graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 13, 2006 at East Maryville Baptist Church Cemetery. A memorial celebration service will be conducted by Rev. Jonas Taylor and Rev. Don McElroy on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Lebanon. Receiving of friends will be from 5:00 until 7:30 p.m. at the church. Memorials may be made to the Tennessee Drug Awareness Council, the Emergency Personnel Service, and the Tennessee In Touch Endowment Fund of Tennessee WMU. For contact information call the Wilson County Baptist Association. Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Michael Leon Pearson please visit our Sympathy Store.
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