Christopher Joseph “Joe” Pearce, Jr., 77, of Raven Run Road, Saxton, PA; passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at home. He was born on April 1, 1945 in Baltimore, MD; a son of the late Christopher Joseph Pearce, Sr. and Eileen (Nelson) Pearce. He was united in marriage to Dorothy (Colson) Pearce; she preceded him in death in 2013.
He is survived by children Nancy M. Pickard married to Robert Jr.; Christopher E. Pearce married to Amber and J. Evan Pearce married to Crystal; fourteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; siblings George Pearce, Dee Turner, Doreen Crews married to Wayne and Edna Hanson and sister-in-law Faye Pearce.
Along with his parents and wife he was preceded in death by son Mark Joseph Pearce and sisters Dina Wildey and Dawn Pearce.
Joe was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. After the service he worked as a landscaper and truck driver. He was a member of the Raven Run Church of the Brethren where he served on council.
He was an avid hunter and loved fishing; he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. His grandson Jeffrey Hawse, Jr. was a blessing to his grandfather as a caregiver as well.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.
If friends so desire memorial contributions may be made in memory of Joe to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.akersfuneralchapel.com
Arrangements by Akers Funeral Chapel, Saxton, PA.
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