William "Mac" McFall Pearce

William "Mac" McFall Pearce, 63, husband of Sidney Query Pearce, passed away on September 29, 2014.

He was greatly loved and respected by his family, friends, colleagues, and community.

His kindness, easy-going nature, and humor touched the lives of everyone that he knew.

Born and raised in Greenville, he was the son of James Tribble Pearce and the late "Kit" Margaret Ellis Pearce.

Mr. Pearce was an alumnus of Greenville High School and The University of South Carolina. He was most recently serving as the President and CEO of Performance Food Service, located in Richmond, VA. His career in the food service industry began over 40 years ago with PYA/Monarch, Inc., where he eventually led the company as President and CEO. He went on to become the President and CEO of Spartan Foods before joining Performance Food Service in 2008. Mr. Pearce also served on the board of directors for The Urban League of the Upstate, The Bon Secours Greenville Health System, and the Greenville Hope Harvest Food Bank, where his leadership and devotion changed countless lives in the greater Greenville community. He was also a dedicated supporter of the University of South Carolina School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management. He was an avid outdoorsman, photographer, and motorcycle rider.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 39 years are his son, James McFall Pearce, and his wife, Sarah, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and his daughter, Sara Ellis Pearce, of Greenville.

Additionally, he is survived by his father, James Tribble Pearce; his sister, Margaret Ellis Pearce; his brother, James Tribble Pearce, Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Pearce was predeceased by his mother, Ellis "Kit" Anderson Pearce.

A memorial service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2310 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC on Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 at 1 PM.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone that has expressed their condolences and been a part of Mac’s life.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Harvest Hope Food Bank Greenville Branch, 2818 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC 29611; University of South Carolina School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management, 701 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29208; The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, 717 South Marshall Street, Suite 105B, Winston Salem, NC 27101; or the charity of one’s choice.

The Mackey Mortuary.

Condolences may be made on line at www.mackeymortuary.com.