Roger Pearson

Roger Pearson, 76 of Logan, WV departed this life Monday, December 21, 2020 at Pikeville Medical Center at Pikeville, KY. He was born December 2, 1944 at Logan, WV to the late Lee and Anna Mae Pearson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Pearson, and 1 brother. Roger was a 1964 graduate of Logan High School and was Captain of the 1st Team All State Football team in 1964. He was also inducted into the Logan High School Hall of Fame. He was a veteran of the US Air Force serving in Vietnam. He was employed as an Engineer for CSX Railroad for 36 years. He is survived his sons, Derrick Pearson, and Cory Pearson; sister, Alfreda Holcombe of Detroit, MI; 5 grandchildren, and host of friends. Graveside services will be held at 12 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2020 at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Online condolences can be left at www.jamesfh.com Due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic facemasks are required in the building at all time and social distancing guidelines must be followed. Akers-James Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.