Gary Rich Pearson (Papa-Jack) age 76 of Dayton passed away on Friday February 24,2023 at Miami Valley Hospital surrounded by his Wife and Sons.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Elizabeth Pearson, Daughter Courtney (2000), Son Reis (2017) Brother in Law Johnny Goldick ( Batman) 2014, Brother in law Mike Smith (2019).
Gary is survived by his Wife and Best friend of 24 years Deborah Pearson (Rose) (Goldick). They met in 1998 and wed April 22, 1999. Sons Dylan Rich Pearson, Stephen Sparkman both at home. Daughter Danielle Sparkman, Son in Law Jared Jones, Grandsons Devan Smith and Jaden Jones all of Columbus. Mother and Father in Law, Anita and Charles Good of Dayton. Sister in laws Christine Hedrick (Randy) Cindy Goldick Smith of Dayton. Brother in laws Jerry Goldick (Judy) of Schertz Texas, Joseph Goldick (Dayton), Jimmy Goldick (Hillsboro). Gary is also survived by Many Nieces, Nephews and Friends. Special Nieces Missy Fecher (Todd) of Dayton, Jessica Smith of Columbus. Special long time Friends Brian and Stephanie Massing of Wilmington. His Furry Friend Stripey.
Gary was born in Detroit Michigan December 22, 1946. He graduated from Clarkston High school in 1965. He was a Navy Veteran with an Honorable discharge in 1973, serving in the Vietnam War.
Gary moved to Ohio in1983. He spent his career as car sales manager at White Allen, Kettering Motors (where he was working when he met his wife), Paydays of Kettering and Matt Castrucci Kia where he retired in 2010. Gary received Many awards and achievements during his years in the automobile business.
Gary Loved Sports, Especially Football, Michigan Wolverines (Go Blue). He Loved spending Sundays with Son Stephen and Mother in Law Anita watching the Bengals and eating shrimp. He Loved fishing with his Sons Dylan and Stephen. He Loved Talking to daughter Danielle and Son in law Jared Always willing to give them advice. He Loved watching his Grandsons Devan and Jaden growing into amazing young men. He absolutely adored his Family!
Gary Loved his family vacations with his wife Deborah and son Dylan to Oscoda Michigan (God's Country) where they went every summer (Gary since the age of 2). Gary Loved fishing on the Ausable River and enjoying the Sun and Sand of Lake (Ocean) Huron. They have developed a "Special Michigan" family over the years. They have many "Oscoda" traditions which will be carried on by Deborah and Dylan as Gary wanted them to do.
Gary Loved Music and Music trivia, especially Bruce Springstein. He also Loved drinking his Miller Lite, but above all else, he Loved his Family the Most.
Gary has a Heart of gold, and a Unique sense of humor always trying to make people laugh.
He will be Deeply Missed, Never Forgotten, Forever Loved.
The Family will have a Private Memorial at a later date: Beer, Bruce (Springstein) and Barbecue as Gary wanted.
Donations may be made on venmo @s-sparkman-2 or cash app $Sparkman02 to help his wife and family with future finances.
To Honor Gary drink a Miller lite, Play Bruce Springstein "Born to Run" and Remember his Beautiful Smile, His Charismatic Voice and what a Unique, Amazing, Great man he was.
"GO BLUE"
" I Love You Jack, I'll Never Let Go!" Rose
