Mr. Henry E Pearce, age 78 of Murphy, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at his home. Mr. Pearce was born Friday, October 18, 1929 in Lee County, Fla. to the late Walter Pearce and the late Mellie Stephenson Pearce. Mr. Pearce was a Kiwanis Member, Eagle Scout, a real estate broker and a Pilot. In fact, Mr. Pearce enjoyed the opportunity showing property from the air. He also served as Deacon of Loving Grace Fellowship Church in Fort Myers, Florida. Mr. Pearce was preceded in death by his wife, Jewel M. Pearce.
Survivors include: son & daughter-in-law, Clint & Gail Pearce of Sylva, NC, daughter & son-in-law, Ginny & Vern Belt of Murphy, NC, son, Buddy Pearce of Murphy, NC, seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren.
Services will be held July 12 at 2:00PM from Clint his sons home in Sylva.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy.You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.