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Feb 28th, 1921 - Apr 25th, 2015Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Kneff Cemetery with military honors
Edwin Pearce, age 94, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Saturday morning, April 25, 2015, at Heritage Woods in Flora.
Edwin was born February 28, 1921 in Flora to Charles and Goldia (Dobbs) Pearce. He married Berniece Smith on October 22, 1950 in Vineland, NJ. She preceded him in death on May 27, 2009. Edwin proudly served his country as an U.S. Army Infantryman on the front lines in WWII, earning 3 purple hearts. Edwin traveled much of the United States as a pipeline welder and enjoyed raising cattle. Memberships included Flora VFW, American Legion, Flora Masonic Lodge, and was a 66 year member of Pipeliners Union 798 in Tulsa, OK.
Edwin is survived by his children: Judy (Larry) Griffith of Mt. Erie, Walterene Pearce of Xenia, Chuck (Martha) Pearce of Flora, Phil (Janet) Pearce of New Smyrna Beach, FL, and Shirley (Mike) Bily of Urbana; a brother: Bill (Joan) Pearce of Flora; 23 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a son: Raymond Pearce, 5 brothers: Norman, Kenneth, Richard Pearce, twin infant brothers, 1 sister: Vivian Fitzgerald, and 3 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service for Edwin Pearce will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora. Interment will be in Kneff Cemetery, Flora, with military honors. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be given to Clay County Hospice or Clay County Animal Rescue and Shelter (CCARS) and will be received at the funeral home. To share a condolence, visit www.frankandbright.com.
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So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful person to work with. Got to know him threw DOWELL. He could weld very, very thin to very, very thick metals. Enjoyed working with him . He was a really smart and fun to talk with. He will be missed.
My condolences to the family of Ed. My thoughts and prayers and may you find comfort and peace in the loving memories of your loved one.
Bill and Joan, and all of the Pearce family. We are sorry to hear of your loss. I know he will be missed. Our prayers are with each of you as you go through these next difficult days. RIP, Edwin.
Our prayer for all of the family is for peace and comfort. Edwin and Berniece were a special couple to us.
You will be dearly missed. Such a wonderful man.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers
Sorry for your loss. Your dad will be miss.
Shirl and family, Even tho I know you were expecting this, it is still hard to lose your parent. My sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.
Walterene, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Your dad will always be with you in your heart. God bless you. RIP Mr. Pearce
Edwin was such a sweet man. He will definitely be missed. I am so sorry for your loss.
My sympathy and prayers to the all of the family at this time of your loss.
You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Our sympathy to the family in your time of loss. We appreciate his service to our country during WWII.
I remember visiting Mr. Pearce when I was a young girl with my Mom (Norma Estes) she was his cousin. he always had a warm smile for me. I always thought he looked so kind. Now grown up, I had the pleasure of bringing back old memories with him when I got to go back to Flora and he told me " I looked just like my Momma", that will always remain in my heart. He told me stories of he and my Mom running through the woods and the games they played as children. I loved hearing him remember old times. What a lovely man he was!! Thanks for the memories Mr. Pearce!!
Judy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and family.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers & thoughts go out to your family. May God be with you at this time.
So sorry for your loss, Walterene. Our condolences to you and your family.
So sorry for your loss.
Ed was one of the good guys and he will truly be missed. We are so sorry for your loss. God Bless - Ken & Linda
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