Retired Sergeant Paul Kevin Pearson, 72, of Salt Lake City, Utah died in San Tan Valley, Arizona on March 25, 2025 after a 7-month battle following a debilitating stroke.

A proud veteran, Kevin served and retired from the United States Army. He was a member of the Army Chemical Corp and served valiantly in the Vietnam War. While serving his country, He earned a Bronze Star for valor in combat as part of his unit in Vietnam.  Kevin was proud to have done his duty to help defend the freedom of citizens across this country.

After his military retirement, Kevin spent years working in the nuclear power plant industry. He was an avid handyman, who could often be found fixing and improving things around the family home. He enjoyed photography, building and tinkering, and always looked forward to summers in the pool with his grandchildren.

Kevin is preceded in death by his parents, Paul Ervin Pearson and Suzanne Brown Pearson. He is survived by his wife Aline Rabalais Pearson, his 5 children Karen, Angela (Erik), Jon (Shanda), Robert (Bethany), Leah (Cory), and 14 grandchildren whom were his pride and joy.

Services will be held April 3rd, 2025 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 32584 N Gary Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85142. Viewing will begin at 9am with service to follow at 10am.