06/18/1936 – 10/07/2025
Mr. Theodore (Ted) Earl Pearce, 89 of West Point, Georgia, passed away on October 7th, 2025 at WellStar West Georgia Hospice in LaGrange. He was born on June 18, 1936 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Theodore (Tom) Pearce, Sr., and Estelle Carmack Pearce.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Martha Frances Pearce.
Mr. Pearce graduated from the University of Georgia in 1956. During his career, he was owner and an insurance broker at Pearce and Company. Earlier jobs included radio and television. Mr. Pearce served proudly in the United States Army Reserve.
He enjoyed woodworking, building furniture and houses. He also loved music and was a professional singer.
Mr. Pearce attended First Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia.
Survivors include his wife, Carlene (Armstrong) Pearce, stepson Rick (Brenda) Hamby of Columbus, Georgia, stepdaughter, Angie (Charlie) Williams of Columbus, Georgia, and stepdaughter Michelle (JC) Machado of Newnan, Georgia. He is also survived by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Arlene and Chuck Griffith of Carrollton, Georgia, ten grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
The family respectfully requests that donations in memory of Mr. Pearce be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
A memorial service for Mr. Pearce is planned for Saturday, October 11th at 11:00 AM EST at Valley-Point Funeral Home in Lanett, Alabama with Dr. Tom Tucker officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at 10:00 AM.
The staff at Valley-Point Funeral Home & Cremation is honored to serve the Family of Mr. Theodore (Ted) Pearce.
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