Charles R. Pierson

Charles “Charlie” R. Pierson, 90, of Mooresville, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. He was born in Bedford, Indiana on January 19, 1933, to the late William “Paul” and Lucille (Collins) Pierson. The baby of the family, Charlie, grew up in southern Indiana, and was somewhat of a mischievous child, always keeping his parents on their toes. His father’s job required the family to make frequent moves around the state, and they eventually landed in Indianapolis, where he attended Washington High School. Proudly enlisting in the United States Navy Reserve, he was granted an honorable discharge in 1954.Set up on a blind date on New Years Eve, he met the love of his life, Lillian “Lil” Crafton. The enamored pair dated for a year before being joined in holy matrimony in a large and fancy wedding at the Light and Life Chapel in Indianapolis on February 2, 1952. Settling in Speedway in the house her father built, they later discovered the serene and quiet beauty of Three Point Lake. The family purchased a travel trailer, placing it on the point, lakeside, where they spent their summers. Deciding country life was the life for them, they bought a house on Lake Bodona and have remained in the area since. Retiring from Detroit Diesel Allison as a talented Carpenter after 30 years of dedicated service, and still a young man in his own right, he continued his love for building, buying and renovating houses that Lil, a well-known Realtor, found for him. Drawn to the ocean and a desire to travel to all places tropical, the family owned a condo in Florida, spending as much time as they could there, soaking up the sun on the white sandy beaches. A man of true integrity, Charlie was a devout Christian, surrendering himself to Jesus Christ and the life of servitude. Strong willed and with a sense of humor that was sometimes dry, but continuously hilarious, he frequently caught you off guard with his quick wit. He enjoyed the great outdoors, snorkeling in Hawaii, tinkering around with woodworking projects, but most of all he utterly loved fishing with his two boys, Mike and Steve. He will be deeply missed. Along with his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his siblings, Professor Paul Pierson and Evelyn Chapel. He leaves behind his wife of 71 years, Lillian “Lil” Pierson of Mooresville; sons, Mike Pierson (Donna) of Monrovia, and Steve Pierson (Kim) of Mooresville; grandchildren, Nicholas “Nick” Pierson, Heather Parks, Johnny Pierson, and Shelly Compton; great grandchildren, Jordan, Navaeh, and Mate’s Parks, Gracie, Aynsley, and Cyrus Pierson, Darius, Jaylee, and Derrick Compton, and Braden and Audrey Pierson. Cremation and Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Friends and family are invited to gather for visitation on Monday, July 3, 2023, from 12pm to 1pm at the funeral home, with a Celebration of Life Memorial Service and Military Honors beginning promptly at 1pm, and Pastor Jack Elliott will officiate. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Gasburg Baptist Church, 11564 N Gasburg Rd, Mooresville, IN 46158, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 50 E 91st St. Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830, and envelopes will be available during services. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle in Charlie’s memory, please visit his tribute page at www.lightmemorial.com.

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Charles R. Pierson

January 19, 1933 - June 21, 2023