Clyde Pierson's Obituary
Decatur – Clyde L. Pierson, 78, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2014.
Graveside Service to celebrate Clyde’s life will be 2 PM Thursday November 13, 2014 in Graceland Cemetery with Pastor Mitch Flesch officiating. Memorials are suggested to Calvary Baptist Church.
Clyde was born on December 12, 1935 in Decatur, the son of Lester and Clara Pierson. He retired from the Decatur Transit Authority. He married his soul mate, Linda k. Pierson on October 17, 1987. She preceded him in death on April 7, 2010. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan.
Clyde leaves behind his daughter, Lori A. Tharp , and husband Patrick of Decatur; grandson, Patrick J. Tharp, II of Decatur; stepson, David E. Hartman and wife Sarah of Decatur; step-grandchildren, Skylar and Hayden Hartman and extended family members, Amber, Blake and Amanda, Paul and John Thomson. He also leaves behind his wife, Maureen Pierson.
He was reunited in heaven with his parents and Linda.
The family of Clyde L. Pierson is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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