Booker Pearson, Jr.

Booker Pearson Jr., 73, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at his residence following a lengthy illness. A lifelong resident of Lorain, Booker was a graduate of Admiral King, class of 1966. He worked at the U.S. Steel Mill in Lorain in the Rolling Mill for 41 years before retiring in 2010. A huge wrestling fan, Booker enjoyed going to watch live WWE shows with his family and never missed when Raw and Smackdown were on. He loved watching sports and was a huge Browns, Cavs and Indians fan. He also loved horror films and comedies. A kind man, Booker enjoyed sitting on the porch, talking to his neighbors and waving at passerbys. If he could make someone smile, he considered it a good day. He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer and Melissa Pearson; his son-in-law, Richard Haggard; his brothers-in-law, Luis Silva and Junior Morales and his sisters-in-law, Julisa Perez, Iris Morales, Carmen Morales and Irma Velez. He was preceded in death by his parents, Booker Pearson, Sr. and Annie Pearson and his wife, Mary 'Tita' Pearson. Services will be held Tuesday, September 28th, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Carter Funeral Home on 3001 Elyria Ave., Lorain, with the burial immediately following at Elmwood Cemetery. Friends and Family may be received Sunday, September 26th, 2021 from 11 a.m. until a Celebration of Life at 12 Noon at the funeral home. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Booker Parson, please visit our floral store.