Martin Luther Pearson, 64

Funeral services for Martin Luther Pearson, 64, of Theodosia, were held Oct. 28, 2025, in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home chapel in Gainesville with Dale Schofield officiating. Burial was at the Isabella Cemetery. 

Martin died Oct. 22, at his home in Theodosia. He was born Feb. 6, 1961, in Poplar Bluff to Luther and Pauline (Elting) Pearson. Martin was known among friends and family to have a “big heart,” and he loved to laugh and have fun. He would help anyone who asked.

His survivors include his brother Robert Pearson and wife Nancy; his sisters: Wanda Harris, Bulah Lawson and Hazel Wilson; along with several nieces and nephews. He was especially fond of his cousins, Jim Elting and Suzy Elting.

He was preceded in death by his parents Luther and Pauline (Elting) Pearson; one sister Shirley Harris; one brother Billie Joe Harris; and one nephew Daniel Pearson; two brothers-in-law: Bob Lawson and Frank Harris; and several uncles and aunts.

Memorial contributions may be made to Isabella Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville.