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- William “Bill” L. Pearson, age 97, resident of Pulaski, formerly of Williamstown, passed away Sunday at his home. William was born November 8, 1925, in New Centerville, NY to William and Annabelle Reid Pearson. He joined the Navy in 1943 and was active service until 1945. He was a ships cook third class on the LSM-483 in the Pacific Theater where he took part in assaults and occupations in Okinawa and Hiroshima. He also served in the FAW-16, a patrol wing unit stationed in Brazil. After serving, he worked jobs as a custodian at schools in Williamstown, Pulaski, and Phoenix, Arizona where he retired. William was married to Hazel Huntly in 1946 and she passed away December 6, 1990. William was a member of the Robert Edwards American Legion Post #358 for 76 years. He enjoyed gardening and playing Bingo, and hunting and fishing.
Surviving, are three daughters, Sandra (James) Fitzgerald of Pulaski, Bonnie Smith of Lee Center, Melanie Britton of Pulaski, stepdaughter, Pauline (Leonard) Webb of Williamstown, nine grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He predeceased by his son in-law Frances Britton and brothers George and Earl Pearson, sisters Laura Taplin and Nancy Thompson, and stepson, Leon Muckey.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, February 2nd at the Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park Street, Pulaski with a spring burial in Fairview Cemetery in Williamstown. Calling hours will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the funeral.
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1925 - 2023 (97 years)