Cecil Dale “Shorty” Pierson, Sr. (67) of Newton

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Published on December 21 2017 1:07 pm

Cecil Dale “Shorty” Pierson, Sr., age 67, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:45 AM - Friday, December 15, 2017, at his home.

Private family services will be held.  Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.

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Cecil was born on January 15, 1950, in Eagleville, Missouri, the son of Melvin and Lorraine (Palmer) Pierson. He married Patricia Tinker on April 1, 1977, in St. Louis, Missouri. Cecil had been a roofer, truck driver, and was the assistant manager at Wal-Mart in Salem, Illinois, for 7 years. Cecil enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing video games and riding motorcycles.

Cecil is survived by: Wife of 40 years – Pat Pierson of Newton, Illinois; Children – Tina Klitzing of Newton, Illinois and Cecil (Julie) Pierson, Jr. of Newton, Illinois; 8 Grandchildren; and 1 Great Grandchild.

Cecil was preceded in death by his parents.