James Nolan “Skippie” Pearson, Sr., owner and operator of Pearson Home Improvements, passed away on October 29, 2011. Husband of Regina Hamilton Pearson. Father of James Nolan “Skippie” Pearson Jr. (Chelsea) and Cheryl Pearson Gagliano (Nicholas Sr.). Son of the late Silas and Velma Malbrough Pearson. Brother of Robert, Daniel, Paul, the late Silas Jr., and William Pearson. Grandfather of Olivia, Gabrielle, Nicholas Jr., Haylee and Dakota. Age 53 years, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gretna, LA. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend a funeral service in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Friday, November 4, 2011 at 1:30 PM. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Visitation will be Friday from 9:30 AM until funeral time. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association are preferred. For further funeral information or directions, please call Mothe Funeral Home at 504.366.4343. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com.