Theodore Roosevelt Pearson

Life ReflectionsTheodore Roosevelt Pearson (Teddy) was born December 21, 1951 to the late Bessie Pearson Moore and Theodore (Ted) Lemmie. He was the youngest of three boys. Both his brothers, David Moore, Jr., and Joe ArthurMoore preceded him in death.Teddy, as he was affectionately called, attended James Milton Turner, where he was the only one that could everhit a baseball over the school. Teddy went on to graduate from Kirkwood High. While there, he was a standoutathlete on both the football and track teams. After high school, Teddy enlisted in the United States Army.Teddy confessed accepting Christ at an early age.In 1973, Teddy married Susanne LeBlanc. To this union three children were born.Teddy, was employed for many years for OK Hatchery, where he was a warehouse supervisor until 2015.Teddy will forever remembered for the smile on his face, the irrepressible jokes and nicknames, his large belly laugh,and his friendly personality. It is said there isn't a person in Kirkwood that did not know Teddy. After being aroundtown with family and friends these past few weeks, his son can confirm that assessment is generally accurate.On May 22, 2018, after a short illness, God called Teddy home. He leaves cherished memories with his wife Susanne;Children, Amiee Paprocki (Jason), Joshua Pearson and Alisha Garvey (Shawn); 6 Grandchildren, all of Phoenix, AZ;Sister-in-law, Doris Moore; nephews, nieces and a host of cousins and friends.Memorial Park Crematory5200 Lucas Hunt RoadSt. Louis, MO 63121 . Visitation Sunday, Jun 03, 2018 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM St. Matthew C.M.E. 310 Attucks Street Kirkwood, Missouri 63122 Funeral Service Sunday, Jun 03, 2018 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM St. Matthew C.M.E. 310 Attucks Street Kirkwood, Missouri 63122