Shelby County Indiana
Obituaries
Pearce / Pierce
Obituaries
Pearce / Pierce
Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home
Shelbyville, Indiana
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David Pearce
Jan. 15, 1936 ~ Sep. 27, 2024
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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 22, 1976, and she survives.Shelbyville, Indiana
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David Pearce
Jan. 15, 1936 ~ Sep. 27, 2024
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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; 8 step grandchildren; and 8 step great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 step grandchildren, 1 step great grandchild 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.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville News
Thursday, May 10, 1951
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DEATH CLAIMS IRA J. PIERCE
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Ira J. Pierce, 69,
died Wednesday evening [May 9, 1951], at 6:30 o'clock at the home of a son, J.
W. Pierce, 848 Meridian St. Mr. Pierce for many years operated a
barber shop in Indianapolis and came to the son's home when he became ill two
years ago. His condition had been critical for four weeks.Thursday, May 10, 1951
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DEATH CLAIMS IRA J. PIERCE
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The son of James and Nancy Carroll Pierce, he was born near Kokomo [Howard County] on October 24, 1881. Surviving with the son at whose home he died are three sisters, Mrs. Maude Reed of Marion, Mrs. Della DeMott, Galveston, Ind., and Mrs. Hattie Nigengarh of Kokomo. Also surviving are two grandsons.
Funeral services will be held at the Murphy Mortuary Saturday morning at 10:00 o'clock with Rev. N. I. Schoolfield officiating. Burial will be at Forest Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary after 4:00 p.m. Friday.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Standard
Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana
15 Mar 1901
Page 1
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Where They Lie Buried
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More Information Concerning
the Soldiers of 1776 and 1812
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. . .furnished by J. D. Leighty, pension agent, Indianapolis, from the records of that agency...Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana
15 Mar 1901
Page 1
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Where They Lie Buried
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More Information Concerning
the Soldiers of 1776 and 1812
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. . .William W Pierce - Capt. John Howe's New York militia. P.O. St Paul. Died October 5, 1880.
. . .Seth Wilder - Capt. Clark's New York militia. P.O. St Paul. Date of death not reported.
Contributed by John Addison Ballard
The Shelby Democrat
March 12, 1885
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Died, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Pierce, the 7th inst. The remains were interred on the 8th.March 12, 1885
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Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming
