Obituary for Franklin Pearson
Franklin Pearson “AKA: Papa Frank”
Franklin Pearson was born on January 13,1941 to the late Dewey Pearson and Ruby Pearson.
Franklin went to school in Hawthorne, FL. He then moved to Miami, FL where he started working for the City of Miami, as a Waste Collector Operator. After working for 25 years Frank decided to retire.
Franklin gained his wings on July 9,2025. He was preceded in death by his children, Frank Jr, Christopher, Carla Michelle, Sylviana, Eric Williams and Charles Davis III; his sisters, Vera Pearson, Christine DuBois and Lacie Pearson.
He leaves to cherish his loving memories to his daughter, Lashonda Pearson of Summerfield, FL and son, Jeremiah Pearson of Atlanta, GA; siblings, Betty Williams of Miami, FL, Mary Ann Ivey (Clarence) of Hawthorne, FL, Gracie Walker (Ely) of Bonaire, GA, Bessie Pearson of Hawthorne, FL, Ulysses Pearson of Hawthorne, FL Horrise Pearson (Brenda) of Atlanta, GA and Tony Pearson (Ellen) of Hawthorne, FL; grandchildren, Kwashonda Pearson-Rivera (Christopher), Jevon Brooks Jr., Harvey Little III and Jeremiah Jr; four great-grands; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
1
Aug
5:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Pinkney-Smith Funeral Home - Hawthorne
21400 SE Hawthorne Road
Hawthorne, FL 32640
Graveside
Saturday
2
Aug
11:00 AM
Gilgal Cemetery
111 Gilgal Road
Hawthorne , FL 32640
Cemetery Details
Location
Gilgal Cemetery
111 Gilgal Road
Hawthorne , FL 32640
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