Winford "Frank" Pearce Jr.

Winford Franklin Pearce, Jr., 71, Braselton, Georgia passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family from complications from a stroke last year, on Monday, January 31, 2022. Frank was born January 27, 1951, in Cairo, Georgia, to the late Winford F. Pearce, Sr. and Charlotte Eloise Gilliard Pearce. After graduating from Cairo High School in 1969, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Frank proudly served our country during the Vietnam War from 1969 until 1973.

On May 8, 1983, Frank married the love of his life, Tammy Brinson. Frank owned his own painting business, Pearce Painting, for over 30 years until his retirement due to his health.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Joy Ellen Voegtle, two brothers, Ronald (Ronnie) Lee and William (Bill) David Pearce. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Tammy, and their children, Shelley and Michael Smith (Braselton, GA) and Bud and Kelly Pearce (Warner Robins, GA), grandchildren, Jay Heady, Mikalyn and Olivia Smith (Braselton, GA) and Abel and Nolan Pearce (Warner Robins, GA); a host of nieces, nephews, and many cousins and extended family.

On behalf of Frank, the family would like to thank Pruitt Health Hospice of Athens, Georgia for their kind and loving support during this time.

Services to honor Frank will be held at a later date in Cairo, Georgia.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SmithMemoryChapel.com for the Pearce family.