Obituaries

By Staff Reports Published

3:54 pm Friday, September 4, 2015

Robert L. Pearce

Robert L. Pearce, age 79, Russellville, passed away on Wednesday, Sept 2, 2015 at Russellville Hospital.

Robert was a great provider and friend to everyone. He was a member of Spruce Pine Baptist Church. Robert was retired from Local 402 Teamsters, and worked at Reynolds Aluminum and Blue Star Concrete.

The visitation will be 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept 05, 2015 at Spry Memorial Chapel, with the funeral following at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel. Officiating will be Bro. Daniel Welborn and Bro. Gatus Cheatham. Burial will be at Knights of Pythias Cemetery.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 59 years, Willene Pearce; his sons, Gary Pearce and wife, Rhenda, Tracy Pearce and wife, Teresa; and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Chular & Ora Pearce.

Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family. To leave private condolences, please visit our website at www.sprymemorialchapel.com.

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