Charles A. "Charlie" Pearson, 74, of Bluffton, passed away Sunday morning, May 15, 2022, at River Terrace Retirement Community.

Charles was born on June 11, 1947, in Bruce, Mississippi, to William J. Pearson Jr. and Sylvia Juanice (Martin) Pearson. Both parents preceded him in death.

Charles retired from Ormsby Trucking in Uniondale in 2018. He is a 1965 graduate of Bruce High School and joined the Air Force and served in Vietnam 1965-1969.

He enjoyed reading westerns, and he especially enjoyed going out to eat for breakfast after his retirement.

He is survived by three sons; Dennis "Dee" (Mia) Ellet II of Peru, Shanon (Holly) Ellet of Markle, and Trinity (Cecelia) Ellet of Bluffton; Eight grandchildren and four grt. grandchildren; a sister Brenda Carol of Alabama; and a companion Jean Pearson of Bluffton.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 19 at 2:00 PM at the Union Cemetery 3688 E. 400 N. Huntington, IN. Pastor Wayne Ball will officiate. Military honors will be conducted by the United States Air Force and the American Legion Post 111.

Memorials can be made to Stillwater Hospice, 5910 Homestead Rd. Ft. Wayne, IN 46814.