ARTHUR LEE “CORKY” PEARSON,

80 of Little Rock, arrived in the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, May 8th, 2020. Corky was born December 13th, 1939 in Oklahoma to George and Clara (Anderson) Pearson.

He married the love of his life Barbara Mae (Johnson) Pearson June 10th, 1965. He proudly served his country as a US Army MP. His career as a mechanical and process engineer allowed him to travel extensively. He and Barbara shared many adventures and loved exploring the world together with their daughters.

Corky was preceded in death by his parents, brother Leonard, son Ricky, and beloved wife Barbara. He is survived by his daughters Angel Herrera (Patrick) and Kate Bueche (Mitchell), of Little Rock, Debbie Pearson of Choctaw, Okla. and wife Ann of Choctaw, Okla. He is also survived by grandchildren Savannah Herrera, Serena Dalton (Brandon), Hunter Herrera, and great granddaughter Paislee Dalton all of Little Rock.

Corky loved traveling, Merle Haggard, driving fast, ducks, and playing pranks. He never met a stranger and was an active member of the Lutheran Church serving in many leadership roles. He was a great Girl Dad, patiently waiting during shopping trips, working as a stagehand for dance recitals, and telling us we were smart as well as beautiful.

The family will hold a private memorial service and scatter his ashes in Red River, New Mexico where his family spent many happy summers together and where his beloved wife Barbara’s ashes were scattered. A online guest book may be signed at ruebelfuneralhome.com.