had three sons, Larry Pearson, Ricky Pearson, and Eddie Pearson. Larry raced in NASCAR and he was the 1986 and 1987 Busch Series champion. Ricky Pearson was general manager and a crew chief for Buckshot Jones/Buckshot Racing when they won two Busch Series races. In December 2014, Pearson suffered a mild stroke which partially paralyzed the left half of his body, from which he recovered. Pearson died on November 12, 2018, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, at the age of 83. No cause was given. References External links 1934 births 2018 deaths American Speed Association drivers International Motorsports Hall of Fame inductees International Race of Champions drivers NASCAR Cup Series champions NASCAR drivers Racing drivers from South Carolina Sportspeople from Spartanburg, South Carolina Trans-Am Series drivers NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees