Larry Dewayne Pearson, 65

Graveside services for Larry Dewayne Pearson, 65, of Bakersfield, were held Feb. 14, 2025, at Bakersfield Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains.

Mr. Pearson died at 8:18 a.m. Feb. 11, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.

He was born July 15, 1959, at King City, Missouri, to Raymond Pearson and Naomi Spencer Pearson. Larry was known for his ability to fix anything, taking after his dad Raymond Pearson and his grandpa Earnest Spencer. Being a mechanic, dozer operator, or a typical jack-of-all-trades was in his blood. He loved working for Gene Summers on their farm. Larry had struggles over the years and worked hard to turn his life around. He had also accepted the Lord into his heart.

He is survived by three children: Charity Barwick and husband Tom,  David Pearson and wife Rachel and Debra Henderson and husband, Matt, all of Joplin; 14 grandchildren: Noah, Lydia, Zion, Aleyah, Rory, Naiya, Selaha, Havilah, Valor, Wisdom, Baily, Naomi, Elliana and Elijah, all of Joplin; his mother, Naomi Pearson, of Bakersfield; three brothers: Mike Pearson, of Abilene, Texas, Robert Pearson and wife Lynn, of Caulfield and James "Jamo" Pearson and wife Donna, of Buffalo Gap, Texas; one sister, Cindy Pearson, of Bakersfield; three nieces and nephews: Jerry Pearson and wife Marissa, Jason Pearson and Crystal Thomley; four great-nieces and great-nephews: Hayden Pearson, Gavin Pearson, Izzy Pearson and Jeremiah Pearson; and special family friend, Danny Busbey.

His father Raymond Pearson, son Terry James "TJ" Pearson, nephew Johnnie Pearson, great-niece Madison Cody, and great-great-niece Alaina Sly, preceded him in death.  

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, Mo.  65775. Online condolences may be expressed at www.robertsondrago.com.