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Cecil Pearson, born January 26, 1933, in Roosevelt City (Bessemer), to Luther Guin and Rosie Pearson, traded his earthly garden for a heavenly one on May 23, 2025.
A proud graduate of Wenonah High School, Cecil went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army, earning an honorable discharge in 1955. He graduated from Miles College with a BS in Business Administration.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Robinson, who passed away on December 26, 1964, after a brief battle with MS. After Doris, he found his soulmate in Francine Hooks. Married for 60 years, theirs was a partnership built on family, fun, and a shared love of helping others.
Cecil was a devoted provider and the original girl dad. He cherished his daughters and took special pride in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also played a fatherly role to his great-niece Brandy. He treasured his role as a grandfather and was immensely proud of his grandsons, Terhan and Turi, and his granddaughter, Holland. He loved celebrating and honoring his friends-whether through home-cooked meals, handwritten notes, or surprise gifts. Everyone who knew Cecil felt his thoughtfulness and care.
For over 50 years, he gathered monthly with a close-knit group of friends known as TheCouples Club. A faithful member of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, Cecil found purpose and joy in his service-as a deacon. He took pride in being the oldest guy in the room. Even at 92, you could find him at the YMCA three times a week, working out with his personal trainer.
Cecil lived a life of service and style. He enriched the world not only through his good deeds and legendary cooking but through the example he set-giving generously, standing by his word, and always putting his best foot forward.
Cecil's legacy lives on through his beloved wife, Francine; his daughters, Annaliese Tinker, La Tanya Bayles (Rickey), and Cecilia Pearson; his grandchildren, Terhan Tinker, Turi Tinker, and Holland Bayles; and his great-granddaughters, Sierra, Sara, and Samara. He is also lovingly remembered by his nephew Wayne in California, son of his brother Robert; the family of his sister Janie Mae; and extended family and many cherished friends.
Public visitation is Friday, May 30, from 12 PM to 6 PM at Davenport & Harris Funeral Home (301 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Birmingham, AL 35211). The Celebration of Life Services will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 11 AM at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church (1101 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Birmingham, AL 35211).
Davenport & Harris Funeral Homes, Inc. directing the services.
Published by AL.com (Birmingham) from May 29 to May 31, 2025.
https://obits.al.com/us/obituaries/birmingham/name/cecil-pearson-obituary?id=58510593
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