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Audie R. “Rick” Pearson III

September 15, 1951 — March 9, 2013

Audie R. “Rick” Pearson III

Arapahoe, Nebraska Audie R. “Rick” Pearson III, age 61, of Holbrook, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at his home. He was born on September 13, 1951 to Audie R. II and Helen (Gibson) Pearson at Ida, Louisiana. He grew up in the Texarkana, Arkansas and Texas area. After his education, he entered the U.S. Marine Corp. After serving his country, he got into the entertaining business by writing and performing gospel and country western music. He enjoyed playing at many events; including opening for country performers like Mel & Pam Tullis, & Boxcar Willie at Branson, Missouri. He enjoyed performing with his own band from 1998 until 2001, called the “Ark-La-Tex Ramblers” with Jack Green on the steel guitar. He married Sheila G. Dixon on May 2, 1994. He would also drive a truck for some years, working for several companies hauling freight. In April of 2009 they moved to Holbrook, Nebraska. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Holbrook, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his father, son Jerry M. Pearson Colvin He was survived by his wife Sheila Pearson of Holbrook, Nebraska Mother: Helen Colvin of Texarkana, Texas Sons: Richard Wayne & wife Mona Pearson Colvin of Texarkana, Texas George & wife Leslie Pearson Brown of North Dakota Brothers: Randy & wife Debbie Pearson of Texarkana, Arkansas Gary Pearson of Texarkana, Arkansas Scott & wife Karlie Pearson of Texarkana, Arkansas Sister: Kay Jackson & husband Barry of Texarkana, Texas Grandchildren: 12 Nieces & Nephews: 9 Special Friends: Tom & Jeanne Whipple of Arapahoe, Nebraska Lynn & Carole Ohlson of McCook, Nebraska Chuck & Dixie Tellus of Holbrook, Nebraska Bill & Betty Kruger of Cambridge, Nebraska Don & Shirley Pond of Holbrook, Nebraska Condolences or personal reflections may be left at wenburgfuneralhome.com No viewing or visitation as cremation was chosen. Memorial services will be at a later date. Wenburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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