Howard "Spike" Pearson Jr., 85, Dec. 24, 2018, Cleves. Survived by his daughter Dorothy "Dottie" Vories (Kent), by his granddaughter, Michelle Doerger (Dave), by his great granddaughter, Grace Lee Doerger, by a nephew Billy Wickman & many other nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Geraldine Lee "Gerry" Pearson (nee Campbell), by his parents, Hazel (nee Deer) & Howard Pearson Sr. & by his siblings, Mona Wickman, Ronnie Pearson & Francis Pope. Spike was a US Navy veteran of the Korean War, was retired from Kenner Toys & Oak Hills School District & was member of North Bend Lodge #346 F&AM & VFW Post #6428. Visitation Wed., Jan. 2, 10 AM until time of service at 11 AM at the Dennis George Funeral Home, 44 S. Miami, Cleves. Interment with military honors in Maple Grove Cemetery. dennisgeorgefunerals.com