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Robert Walter Pearson, affectionately known as "Rob" of Capitol Heights, MD, passed away on July 09, 2022 after a brief battle with lung cancer.



Rob was born on February 10, 1954 to Johnnie and Annie Pearson in Freeport, IL. After graduating from Freeport High School where he was a star football player, Robert attended Northern Illinois University where he majored in Political Science and met his future wife Wilma. Rob joined the United States Army …

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What were Rob's favorite vacation spots?
Any place near the water!!
Any place near the water!!
Any place near the water!!
What were Rob's favorite local spots?
Fort Washington State Park Mayo,Rappahannock, Kent and Narrows, Solomon Island, Ben…
Fort Washington State Park Mayo,Rappahannock, Kent and Narrows, Solomon Island, Bennett, Eagl…
Fort Washington State Park Mayo,Rappahannock, Kent and Narrows, Solomon Island, Bennett, Eagle Harbor ,Croom,
What were Rob's favorite ways to spend free time?
Fishing
Fishing
Fishing
What were Rob's favorite sports teams?
Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears

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Born

February 10th, 1954
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Graduated from high school

1972
Freeport High School
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Got married to Wilma Pearson

1977

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Cause of death

Lung cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Cremation Society of Maryland
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