David R. Pearce, 88, of Waldron, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at his residence.
Born January 15, 1936, in Shelby County, he was the son of Miles Pearce and Mabel (Rutherford) Pearce. He married Sharon (Stanley) Pearce on November 27, 1976, and she survives.
Other survivors include 3 children- William Pearce of Shelbyville, Connie Smothers (Carson) of St. Paul,
Jill Sheaffer (Steve) of Waldron; 4 stepchildren- Lisa Thornburg (Mike) of Shelbyville, Kim Smith (Terry)
of Shelbyville, Tony Kuhn (Lisa) of Waldron, Lori Yeend (Greg) of Shelbyville; twin sister Marcia Davis of
Shelby County; 7 grandchildren; 9 step grandchildren; and 11 step great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 step grandchildren, and brother-in-law Wilbur Davis.
David was a lifelong Waldron resident, and graduated from Waldron High School in 1954, was a member of Shelbyville Community Church and Waldron Masonic Lodge. He was employed with GE/Wellman's for 30 years, Delco Remy of Anderson for
5 years and was a self-employed farmer throughout his career.
David also was a funeral assistant for the Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home for 10 years. He was a US Army veteran. David enjoyed woodworking, socializing with friends at McDonalds,and attending his grandchildren's sporting events.
Funeral services will be 5:30 pm, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437
Amos Road, with Pastor Robb Barlow and Pastor Brad Davis officiating.
Friends may call on Tuesday afternoon from 3:30pm until the time of the service, at the funeral home. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion.
Memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer's Association, in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com
