Malachi Thomas Emilio Pearson

Malachi Thomas Emilio Pearson, age 22, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus Monday, February 23, 2026 after a short illness at Summerville Medical Center. Malachi was born July 10, 2003 in Longview, WA and was subsequently adopted by Jeffrey and Dawn Pearson of Kent, WA. Malachi began school at age 3 in Kent, WA with amazing teachers and therapists. At age 7, Malachi moved with his family to Summerville, SC where he had the absolute best support network and teachers at school, eventually earning a Certificate of Completion from Summerville High School, where he ran cross country. He also earned a Certificate in Auto Collision Repair from Dorchester County Career & Technology Center. Malachi loved working on cars and had several jobs doing that. He also being outside, especially fishing. He had recently worked on a shrimping boat and loved bringing home shrimp and blue crab to share with family and friends. He was looking forward to doing that again this summer. Malachi loved lifting weights and hanging out with friends. He would give anyone the shirt off his back. In Malachi’s short life, he touched many people, both friends and family. He made friends everywhere he went and had a soft spot for anyone with special needs. He always said he wanted to be a good influence on his peers. He had the sweetest, kindest soul and would have laid down his life to protect his family. He had an especially sweet relationship with his nieces and nephew. He absolutely adored them. Malachi accepted Jesus into his heart at a young age and loved copying Bible verses into a notebook. He would sing praise songs at the top of his lungs in the car, whether he knew the words or not. God understood. Malachi attended Summerbrook Chuch in Summerville, SC. He was active in the youth group and went on mission trips. One trip was to Mexico which was especially meaningful because of his heritage. Malachi is preceded in death by his sister, Allegra Kay Pearson, his grandmother Anita Kay Pearson and his uncles, Brent & Drew Gregg and Tim Chase. They are all having an amazing reunion in heaven with their perfect minds and bodies. Malachi is survived by his parents, Jeffrey and Dawn Pearson; siblings: Gabrielle Creighton (Billy), Isaac Pearson (Meagan, niece Eleanor, nephew Micah), Elijah Pearson (Jessica), Chloe “Rose” Pearson (niece Ember), Trinity Pearson, and Josiah Pearson; grandparents: Jerry & Sharon Gregg and Gary & Vicki Pearson; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family. He is also survived by his birth sister, Gabby, his birth brother, Tino, and other birth family in Washington State. Malachi’s Home Going Celebration will be Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Summerbrook Church, 676 Orangeburg Rd, Summerville, SC 29483. Visitation will be at 10:30am, service at 11:30am, with light refreshments following. Malachi’s family would love for everyone who is able, to join us in person or online. The service will be livestreamed on Summerbook Church’s YouTube channel.

Malachi Thomas Emilio Pearson

July 10, 2003 - February 23, 2026