John Wylie Pearce

Graveside services for John Wylie Pearce, 61, of Longview will be held 2:00 p.m. at the East Mountain Baptist Cemetery on Saturday, January 2, 2021 with Reverend Michael Williams officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mr. Pearce passed away Monday, December 28, 2020, in Longview.

John was born November 8, 1959 in San Diego, California to Johnny Paul Pearce and Nelda Holt McCoy. He worked as an Independent Construction Contractor; he worked hard and took great pride in what he built. John served in the United States Navy from 1979 until 1985. He enjoyed playing Battle Ship, Farm Town and different card games on the computer. John was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan. He was a very giving person always trying to help someone in need. John won’t soon be forgotten by those he leaves behind.

John is survived by his wife Sharon Pearce; three children Christianne Williams and husband Michael, Jacob Pearce and wife Adriann and Joshua Pearce; two brothers Danny Turner Pearce and wife Kathy and Clifton Alan Pearce; three grandchildren Lilly Pearce, Madison Williams and Brennan Williams as well as many other loving family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents and grandsons Matthew Pearce and Ryan Pearce.