Thomas Audie Pearson, 73 of Shelby passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.



He was born on November 28, 1952 to the late Thomas D. Pearson and Ruth Keller Pearson.



Audie was a lover of all things sports and fishing with friends especially carp fishing. He loved riding Harleys with his brothers at CCIB where he had been a member since 1999. He played in the fast pitch world series with his brother Drew. Audie also loved watching Shelby High football, Carolina Tar Heels and enjoyed going to see the New York Yankees play in New York.



He had a very special relationship with his daughter as he often told her she was his best friend. To the countless vacations, midnight rides to Cookout to get milkshakes or just taking a day to ride through the Blue Ridge Parkway, Audie enjoyed the simple things in life. A good country man who would do anything for someone in need. Someone you could count on day or night.



In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Pearson and two sisters, Kathy Peeler and Connie Wyant.



Audie is survived by his only child, Mandy Pearson of the home; one brother, Drew Pearson and wife Lynn; two stepsons, Robbie Bridges and wife, Carmen and Chad Bridges and wife Tonia; five grandchildren, Kelsey Gingles of the home, Carley Gray and husband, Kendall of Gastonia, Payton Bridges, Keily Bumgardner and husband Josh and Alyssa Bridges; three great-grandchildren; special love of 32 years, Alecia Wright; special brotherhood with Pad Scism, Dennis Bridges, Trent Royster amongst many brother CCIB, Wind Jammers and Kings Mountain Knights. He is also survived by 2 nieces and 2 nephews.



The family would like to thanks to caregivers, Crystal and Tony Yancey for all of their care and support of Audie.



The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home.



A graveside service will be held on Saturday, at 11:00 AM at Double Shoals Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Chad Ramsey and Mike Gettys.



Online condolences can be made at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.



Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center-Fallston