Carlis Wayne Pearson "Buck"

Carlis Wayne Pearson, also known as “Buck”, age 84, of Pleasant Plains, Arkansas passed away Friday, November 6, 2026 at his home. He was born July 18, 1942 in Batesville, Arkansas to Fred Pearson and Ethel Nicholson Pearson. He was a farmer and attended the Denmark Baptist Church. Carlis was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed cattle, farming, ranching, and four-wheeler riding on the land. He also enjoyed trading vehicles and going to car auctions.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Bobby Ray Pearson; one sister, Odie Ironside; and one brother-in-law, Jerry Dunn.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Betty Pearson of the home; one daughter, Victoria Pearson of Batesville, Arkansas; one sister, Sydnie Dunn of Velvet Ridge, Arkansas; one sister-in-law, Phyllis Pearson; one niece, Terra Dunn; two nephews, Tim Pearson and Carl Ironside; along with other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel with Bro. Chris Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Concord, Arkansas.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Robert Covington, Ronnie Gay, Glen Gay, Danny Thomas, Jeremy Milam, and Carl Ironside.

Honorary pallbearers are Darrell Brown and Bub Woods.

Arrangements are by Qualls Funeral Homes.