Russ Pearson

Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Graduate Brevard College and High Point University;Graduate work in Education Administration at University of West Florida, Jacksonville, FL, Retired CDR and Naval Aviator, USN. Flew A-7E Corsair II's..Vietnam Vet; Chapter Exec @ American Red Cross Columnist @ The Record of Wilkes newspaper, North Wilkesboro, NC. Favorite saying: You've got to be somewhere all the time doing something, so as for me, I'd just as soon be here doing this. Russ Two adult children, Steve and Claire; Two Grand-Children, Max Pearson Perry and Lila Tate Pearson Perry ; Vietnam Veteran; Disabled Vet; Chapter Executive, American Red Cross; Writer of magnificent Newspaper columns, Connoisseur of fine wines and good music; Like to travel, love photography, sailing and sports cars, enjoy most all foods including American, Italian, Mexican and Sushi...Enjoy the beach and the mountains...and extremely humble, a trait I picked up as a Navy carrier, single seat Attack Pilot.

  • Work
    • TThe Record of Wilkes
  • Education
    • Wilkes Central High
    • High Point University
    • Brevard College
    • US Navy PostGraduate School,Monterey, Ca