In the humble submission to the will of God, We the staff of Stocks Funeral Home announce the passing of Mr. Israel Pearson, who went home to be with God on Friday, July 21st. A Celebration Of Life Service will be on Thursday, August 3rd at 12:00 PM at East Lake United Methodist Church; 2500 Hosea L. Williams Dr. Atlanta, Ga. 30317. Mr. Pearson will lie in-state 1 hour prior to services on Thursday. Internment is to follow at Kennedy Memorial Gardens; Decatur, Georgia.