Eddie Pearl

KERRVILLE Eddie Ray Pearl, beloved brother, age 57 of London, TX, passed from this life on July 6, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer with his twin brother by his side.
He was born February 14, 1955 in Andrews, TX to Naleen McCollum of London, TX and Leroy Pearl of Big Spring, TX who both preceded him in death.
Eddie grew up in Ozona, TX and after high school began employment as a quotswamperquot for his father who was the quotBulldozer Bossquot at road construction sites. He later became a blade operator like his father and grandfather before him. Eddie was also employed with Texas Instruments in Lubbock, TX and Alcoa Electric Power Plant in Rockdale, TX.
Our dear brother was a bright light and brought great joy to his family. He never met a stranger and always put others before himself. Eddie loved being at home working on wood crafts, gardening, cooking, attending church and visiting with family and friends.
He is survived by his twin brother, Reggie Roy Pearl of London, TX, sisters Patsy Matheson and husband Brian of Deatsville, AL, Wannetta Quick of Norman, OK, brother Ronnie Pearl and wife Renee of Ozona, TX, one uncle Jimmy Don McCollum and wife Brenda of London, TX and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Memorial services are scheduled at London Baptist Church in London, TX at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 4, 2012.
The family wishes to thank River Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, Odyssey Hospice of Kerrville, TX, other family members and the many residents of London, TX who helped with their beloved brother.
Memorials may be forwarded to the charity of ones choice in his honor.
The family invites you to leave a message or memory at www.kerrvillefuneralhometx.com by selecting Obituaries. Select quotSign Guestbookquot at the top right of the individual memorial.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Kerrville Funeral Home.830.895.5111.

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