George James Pearson

George James Pearson entered into heaven on March 29, 2014, after a courageous fight with brain cancer. George was born on July 26, 1955, in Trenton, Mich., and grew up in Ecorse, Mich.

After high school, he volunteered for military service, during which he served with distinction as a Navy Seal. Following his discharge, George attended Detroit Barber College and had a 30-year career as a barber.

In 1993 he achieved his dream of opening his own barber shop. He owned and operated George’s Barber Shop in Oak Harbor for 20 years until his health issues forced him to close.

George enjoyed working with the public and was known for his sense of humor. He always had a joke or humorous story to share with customers and friends.

George had a lifelong interest in music and found pleasure playing the guitar.

He is survived by his mother, Katherine Pearson; his wife, Candie Pearson; and his five children, Susan Faulkner, Audrie Soyke, Steven Pearson, Jesse Lynn and Megan Pearson.

George is also survived by five grandchildren, Daja Faulkner, Joshua Soyke, Alexander Soyke, Scarlett Lynn and Wyatt Lynn.

A memorial service was held on 1 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2014, at Wallin Funeral Home in Oak Harbor, with Gary Wallin as Certified Life Celebrant.

A private internment will take place at Oak Harbor’s Maple Leaf cemetery.

Please visit George’s page in the Book of Memories hosted by Wallin Funeral Home at www.wallinfuneralhome.com