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John “Jay” Wilford Pearce

November 16, 1943 ~ January 4, 2013

NASHVILLE - John “Jay” Wilford Pearce Jr., age 69, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013. Born in New Bern on November 16, 1943, he was the son of the late John Pearce Sr. and Georgia White Pearce. Jay was a heavy equipment operator for various construction companies in the Raleigh area. He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Peggy Bone Pearce of Nashville; and one brother, Laurence Pearce and wife Carol of Apex. The family will receive friends and relatives 10:00am to 11:30am Monday, January 7, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember Jay will be held at 11:30am in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow the service. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Monday 1/7, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Monday 1/7, 11:30 am Cemetery

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  1. I have many good memories of Jay when we were both young and single, and then after we both married. Many cookouts and working together in Raleigh. Peggy, please accept condolences from my wife and I……. we are so sorry for your loss. James and Peggy Leggett Spring Hope, NC

  2. Peggy, May God give you peace and may your favorite loving memories console you at this most difficult time. So, sorry to hear about the death of your husband. Your new work pal. Kathy Conner

  3. Peggy- I am so sorry for your loss and pray for peace and comfort for you and your family. Deanna Putney (OSP)

  4. Peggy, I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. My thoughts are with you, hoping that the memories that you made together will help sustain you through this difficult time. Heide Rumble

  5. Peggy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you and your family a peace that passeth all understanding at this most difficult time in your life. God bless you. With love and sincere sympathy, Katherine Hilliard

  6. Peggy, I’m very sorry to hear of the passing of Jay. Jan and I will keep you and your family in our prayers during this difficult time. Dusty Wall

  7. Peggy, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. Thinking of you in my prayers. May God be with you. Love, Lola

  8. Peggy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, May god comfort you and family and friends at this sad time. God Bless

  9. Peggy, I was sadden to hear about the passing of your husband. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Linda Jefferson

  10. As we make our journey throu this life, death is our final stop. The Bible gives us comfort in our time of grief. Even the perfect man, Jesus Christ, Gave way to tears. So greatly grieved was he over the death of his friend, Lazarous.(John1135) Jesus said I am the resurrection, & the life. (John1125) What a wonderful gift we have been givin, to have the hope of seening our loved ones once again.


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