Clayton Eugene Pearson, 61, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Cassville in Cassville, Mo.

He was born May 16, 1962, in Bradford, Ark., the son of Howard Eugene and Nobia (Covington) Pearson.

Preceding him in death was his wife Lynette Smith; his father, Howard Pearson and one sister, Judy Pearson.

Survivors include his mother, Nobia Story and her husband Al Ray of Cedaredge, Colo.; one son, Derek Pearson of Cassville, Mo.; three brothers, Carl Pearson and his wife Denise of Independence, Mo., Ronald Pearson and his wife Genevieve of Cedaredge, Colo. and Timmy Pearson and his wife Kristen of Cedaredge, Colo. and one sister, Regina Bray and her husband Kevin of Pea Ridge, Ark.

He grew up and attended school in Pea Ridge, Ark., graduating from Pea Ridge High School. He had been employed by Tyson Foods in Russellville, Ark. as a supervisor for 20 years.

He was a member of First Baptist Church in Pea Ridge.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Brother Tony Ball will conduct the services.

Contributions may be made to the family in memory of Clayton.