Peter William Pearce, age 75, of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019. Peter was born July 27, 1944 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to Mildred McIntosh Pearce and David Esmond Starkey Pearce. Peter was raised in Mobile, Alabama and attended Mary B. Austin and Phillips Middle School. Peter was a graduate of Murphy High School Class of 1963 where he was a member of TKE Fraternity. Never leaving Mobile, he worked for Gulf Coast Truck and Equipment since 1968 until his passing. He loved the company and his coworkers were his second family. After making a promise to his mother to find a church and get involved he found Spring Hill Presbyterian Church. He decided he would involve himself in everything there and eventually served as a deacon and an elder. He was a member of the Associated General Contractors, serving as chaplain. Mr. Pearce was an avid drag race enthusiast and owner of the Wompin Wagon. He was a volunteer with Outback America and was well known for being the social organizer with any organization with which he was affiliated. Peter formed close relationships with everyone he came into contact. His gift was that he was a true light to everyone he came in contact with.
Peter is survived by his brother, Mac (Carolyn) Pearce; sister, Diane Collins; nieces and nephews, Lynn (John) Pugh, Peter (Teffanie) Stephens, Bryan (Stacey) Pearce, Danner Pearce, Amy Pearce, Paige (Curtis) Graf; cousins, Leigh (Ron) Mothershed; life-long friends, Lee Wilson, Tom Wilson, Ben Wilson, and Becky Wilson; and too many friends to count.
Peter was preceded in death by the love of his life of 44 years, Toni Buck Pearce; parents, David Esmond Starkey Pearce and Mildred McIntosh Pearce; brother, David Esmond Pearce; and niece, Robin Stephens.
A celebration of life for Peter will be held Monday, August 12, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at Spring Hill Presbyterian Church, 10 Westminster Way, Mobile, Alabama 36608, followed by the family receiving friends at his nieces house Paige Graf 56 Oakland Ave.
Serving as honorary pallbearers are Lee Wilson, Bryan Pearce, Mac Pearce, Danny Cummins, Peter Stephens, Wayne McAhren, S.L. Williams, Franklin Byrd, Arnie Hughes, Randy Griffis, and Joey Smith.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Spring Hill Presbyterian Church 10 Westminster Way, Mobile, AL 36608.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com for the Pearce family.
