Robert Henry Pearson Jr, 73 of Charlotte NC passed away on Thursday, October 20th, 2016. He was born on November 8, 1942 in Lexington, NC, a son of the late Fred and Juanita Trexler Buchta.A loving husband, father, and brother, Mr. Pearson was a self-taught mechanic and a business owner for many years. He was a member of the Derita Masonic Lodge and the Shriner's.Preceding him in death was his wife, Gayle and sister, Barbara House.Survivors include his children and their spouses, Robbie and Amy Pearson and Nicholle and Joel Snavely, two granddaughters, Georgia and Samantha Pearson, his brother, Billy Marion, his sister, Shirley Bradley, and brother-in-law, Skip Bradley.Friends may visit Sunday, October 23, 2016 at McEwen-Derita Chapel, 6300 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262, where the family will be present from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Graveside services are planned for 1:00 pm Sunday, at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.Online condolences may be made at www.mcewenderitachapel.com.