Thomas Lee Pearson 80, of Tampa died December 20, 2017. He was born February 25, 1937 in Peoria, Illinois to Roy and Mildred Pearson.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Edna; Sons, David Owen Fulton, Craig Lee Pearson, Scott Edward Pearson and Todd Anthony Pearson; Sister, Shelby Davis; 11 Grandchildren and 11 Great-Grandchildren.

A visitation will be held Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Idlewild Baptist Church, Tampa, Florida.

Burial will be Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.

In lieu of flowers please contribute memorials to the Special Needs Childrens Class at Idlewild Baptist Church, Tampa, Florida.