James H. Pearce

1937 - 2012

James H. Pearce obituary, 1937-2012, Casselberry, FL

BORN

1937

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Carey Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home

1350 West Fairbanks Ave

Winter Park, Florida

James Pearce Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 29, 2012.

PEARCE, JAMES James "Jim" Pearce, 74, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 at Florida Hospital, Orlando, FL. Jim was born Sept. 5, 1937 in Youngsville, NC; son of the late Callie Hilliard and Ophelia Irene Pearce, of Norlina, NC. After graduating from high school, Jim joined the U.S. Navy. His 24 years in the Navy allowed Jim and his family to travel extensively throughout the Far East and Europe. After his retirement he and his family moved to the Casselberry area where he lived for the last 33 years. Jim had a second career with the Naval Air Warfare Center Training System Division. He was Chief of Security for 17 years, and retired December of 2001. Surviving are his three children: two daughters, Joni Lynn Marzke and her husband Les of Debary, FL and Sheri Mendez of Odenton, MD; and son, Tim Pearce and his wife Christine of Sanford, FL; and four grandchildren: three beautiful granddaughters, Jennifer Piercy, Irene Mendez and Ashley Pearce and one handsome grandson, John Pearce. Mr. Pearce is also survived by five brothers of 11 siblings. Funeral arrangements are; viewing only will be held at Carey Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home, 1350 West Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, FL on Tuesday, May 1 from 6 to 8 PM. Mr. Pearce's final resting place will be in Warren Plains, NC next to his late wife Shirlene Louise Stegall Pearce of 45 years. There will be a grave site Military Service on Friday, May 4 at 11 AM at Warren Plains United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made in his memory to the charities/church listed below. Florida Sheriff Youth Ranches Inc., P.O. Box 2000, Boys Ranch, FL 32064; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; Warren Plains United Methodist Church, P.O. 71 Warrenton, NC 27589, Attn: Amy Barber.

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May 12, 2012

Marie Blackford

Dear Family Members of Jim Pearce, Jim was always smiling and kind to everyone he worked with, the pleasure was mine.

May 10, 2012

Margie Jahns

Dear Family Members of Jim Pearce, you were truly blessed! He was kind and generous to everyone he knew and joyful always. It was my privilege to work for him for a few short years; memories I will always cherish.

May 4, 2012

Linda Hill

It was a sad day for many when we learned of Jim's passing. I am so sorry for your loss as he was such a nice man and co-worker. Know that you and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time. Jim will be missed by many.

May 3, 2012

Vanessa Howard

I remember working with Jim with great fondness. He will be missed. My prayers are with your entire family.

May 2, 2012

Russ Irvine

Dearest family of Jim: Please accept my heart-felt sympathy in this time of suffering, mourning, and loss! May God hold you in his arms as you get through this time of suffering and loss! I worked with Jim for two decades and was blessed by his friendship and his mentoring. JIm, our special husband, father, peer, co-worker and dear-friend is soaring with angels. I'll always remember Jim's fantastic sense of humor, cheerful nature and leadership style as our 'Security Manager'. Jim blessed all who knew him and will remain in my heart as my 'old buddy' and always with fondest of memories. My prayers are with you, his beloved family. May God's perfect peace,, that goes beyond understanding guard you hearts and minds,, especially in this time!

May 1, 2012

To the family of James "Jim" Pearce,
Jim hired me back in 1990, he was my mentor and more importantly my friend. Jim always made it easy to come to work because I always looked forward to seeing Jim. I'll never forget when anyone asked Jim how he was doing no matter how Jim felt his standard answer was "super fantastic and getting better!" To me Jim was and is a "super fantastic" person and will be missed always.
With my deepest respects
Ed Sharrit, Safety and Occupational Health Manager, NAWCTSD

May 1, 2012

allen collier

Another old friend and former co-worker has left us. He will be missed.

April 30, 2012

Val Brackman

Dear Joni and family, please now that we are thinking of you today and in the coming weeks. I will always remember your dad has a fun loving man who loved his children and adored his grandchildren. It was a pleasure to have known him. Love you, The Brackman's

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