Name: Visitation for Sidney R. Pearce Sr.
Start: 2017-01-09T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-01-10T01:00:00.000Z
Location: R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton

HAMPTON - Sidney R. Pearce, Sr. entered eternal rest on January 4, 2017. Born May 16, 1942 to the late Albert and Bertha (Handle) Pearce, he lived his entire life in Hampton. Sidney retired as a firefighter after 25 years of service from Langley Air Force Base and had worked part-time for Pembroke Construction for over 15 years. He was the owner/operator of Pearce Contracting which he started 28 years ago. For over 54 years he dedicated his service to Buckroe Beach Volunteer Fire Company and his greatest honor was serving as the volunteer fire chief for more than 34 years. He was also a member of the Poquoson Volunteer Fire Company. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Cheryl; his children Sidney Jr. and Tonya O'Connell (Robert); his grandchildren, Taylor O'Connell, River Pearce and Tiffany O'Connell; his brother Lewis (Nancy); and sisters, Francis Roach and Faye Gillaspie. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm on Monday, January 9, 2017 at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 South Armstead Ave. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Hampton Baptist Church, 40 King's Way. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Buckroe Volunteer Fire Company, 2412 E. Pembroke Ave, Hampton, 23664 or Hampton Baptist Church. www.rhaydensmith.com.

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Published by Daily Press on Jan. 8, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Sidney Pearce

Sponsored by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton.

34 Entries

K Gutierrez

April 5, 2017

The Community has lost a good soul with a big heart. Met Sidney when I worked at Bethel Clinic which was next door to the Base Housing Fire Dept. in 1993. Had a flat tire & he graciously offered to put the spare on when I was in a bind. He has left an indelible mark on so many folks. Sorry for your loss.

David Dolan

January 13, 2017

So sorry to hear of Sidney's passing.i served with him at Langley during Desert Storm.He kept me in stitches for four months,never a dull moment.

Donnie Fromal

January 11, 2017

To Sidney's Family
Really sorry to learn of Sidney's passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
This old Wythe boy will always remember the good times I had at the Buckroe station.
Donnie Fromal

Melissa Meador

January 11, 2017

Our Deepest Condolences to Sidney Jr. and the Pearce Family. Missy & Buck Meador

Bonnie Huffman-Smith

January 11, 2017

Cheryl, Little Sidney, Frannie, Louie.. so sorry to hear of Sidney's passing. He will keep Grandma and Grand-pop laughing in heaven. The Hodge family and relatives have lost a great man who has been in our lives since I can remember. RIP Sidney !!

Bonnie Smith

Patricia Striker

January 11, 2017

Cheryl,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will always remember the smile and the twinkle in his eyes. (Always made one wonder what he was up to.)
I can only imagine the hole in your life. May GOD guide you through this difficult time.

Patricia (Pingley) Striker

David & Janice Topping

January 10, 2017

We are so sorry about the passing of Sidney. May God's grace be with you and your family always.

Karen Sue Green

January 10, 2017

Sorry for your loss of your husband and the many of you who knew him as your friend. I didn't really know him but once met him yrs ago during my disability I'm going through and I think invited him to Liberty. Many of the fire fighters have crossed my path and have cared for me and my dau dring this time when I had to go to the hospital in the abulance several times. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this time for Comfort, Peace, and Joy from the Lord Our Savior and Friend! All you Fire/Resuce, Police workers, doctors and nurses and military and all your families have a special place in my heart as you daily give of yoruself for me and others! Thank you for your sacrifice and service to Us All! God Bless

Gary B. Willis

January 10, 2017

To the Pearce Family,
Thanks for allowing Mr. Sidney for help me and family on Al Street I will miss him every time feel a big truck passing by my house. May a God keep your family and continue to watch over you in this time of need.

Ronald L. Young

January 9, 2017

What a great loss to the Buckroe community and the Volunteer Fire Company. Sidney was truly a "self made man". Firefighter,Businessman and Family man. "How you doing Bubba", was his signature greeting. Loved by everyone. Thanks for good times and the fire training Sid. Prayers for the Family.

Cyndi Pearce Foster

January 9, 2017

My uncle who loved pointing out that when I was a kid I confused him for being my dad (his brother Lewie Pearce). I will miss his yearly stop by my dad's Christmas dinner. To Aunt Cheryl, Tonya and Little Sid my prayers are with you guys.

David Brandon

January 9, 2017

Cheryl, family and friends,

I'm sincerely sorry for your loss. As you have read and will continue to read and hear the heartfelt words of so many know that there are countless fond memories and sentiments for Sidney held in the hearts of so many he touched. Sidney IS a very special soul whose smile and fun personality drew in close everyone who ever shared any amount of time with him.

I was privileged to be able to volunteer under Sidney for five years and I learned so much from his mentoring, encouragement and the opportunities he gave me. I came to value his genuine trust in me so I always wanted to do right by him and represent him well.

More so than having had the privilege of of working for and with Sidney I'm honored to call him a friend.

It's painful for everyone to accept that he is separated from us in this life. Find consolation, encouragement and strength through a shared Faith that we will all be reunited with Sidney one day.

May God Bless you, comfort you and hold you close in this difficult time.

Barbara Overby Stevens

January 9, 2017

Sending sympathy and prayers to the family. I attended Buckroe Jr. High School with Sydney.

Theresa Craig

January 9, 2017

Dear Cheryl and Family,

What a great and wonderful friend !
Donny and I were so socked to hear that Sidney had passed on. If this world could only see what a wonderful, kind and loving person he was it would be a better place. The memories we have are all ones of laughter and kindness. We will miss him and his smiles and laughter for the rest of our lives. Sidney loved his family and always spoke highly of all of you. The world has lost yet another beautiful, kind person and heaven has gained an angel.

Love to you all
Donny and Theresa Craig

Patsy Jones

January 9, 2017

My thoughts and prayers go out to Sidney's family. I have know him and his brothers it seems like forever. A very fine family. Rest in Peace Sid

pam buffa

January 9, 2017

I am very sorry for your loss. i love you

Ray and Trish Link

January 9, 2017

Sidney was such a dedicated fire chief for Buckroe for such a long time. It is hard to imagine Buckroe Volunteer Fire Company without him. He was the driving force in keeping the entire company going for so long. He was always on top of things to make sure his men and women were prepared to fight, and so he was able to make sure his company was able to keep going. He did more for all of his fellow fire fighters than anyone I know. He could see the good in anybody, and purpose for their talent and strengths within his fire company. For Ray, he kept his love for the Fire Department and volunteering alive for as long as he could which meant a lot to Ray. Sidney meant the world to Ray. It was really important to Sidney to maintain Buckroe Volunteer Fire Company. We have some mighty big shoes to fill and a legacy to carry on.

Sidney also had a joke no matter how dark the moment. I think that is what kept people going sometimes. He was the king of one liners. He would always get that twinkle in those blue eyes when he would tell a joke or come out with a funny remark. Ray and I will miss that.

May Sidney rest in peace, and may his family find comfort in knowing there is no doubt he is sitting with our father. Sidney was such a good man, and will be missed by many.

VI mand PAUL SULZBERGER

January 9, 2017

Dear Friends
Vi and I are so sorry that we can not be with you at this sad time. We love you all. Al street will never be the same with out that smiling face of Sid. May God Bless and keep you all safe. LOVE VI and PAUL

Nelson Williams, Jr.

January 8, 2017

Cheryl and Family,
Sidney was a true professional and a true friend.
The battle is over--may he rest in peace.

Kenny Taylor

January 8, 2017

I am very sorry for your loss, I hope and pray that the many fond memories of Sid willl comfort you all in the future .. He was the most dedicated and community minded person I ever met. Sid I will miss you and your wonderful small. Rest easy my friend.

Maryann Shaw

January 8, 2017

May the flame in your heart burn forever in this candle

Maryann Shaw

January 8, 2017

I remember when I was first introduced to chief Sidney and how he made me feel so welcomed to Buckroe fire dept for volunteers. I first joined the ladies auxiliary and then became an EMT-B. Sidney was like my second daddy. I will truly miss his smiling face and how he could always make me laugh. RIP MY FRIEND. Maryann Shaw

Doris Diggs

January 8, 2017

Bill and I will certainly miss Sidney and his always pleasant smile and a kind word always. He went out of his way always stopping by our place in Hampton or just out in the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Cheryl, Sid Jr. and Tonya.

Brian Kovach

January 8, 2017

Thank you for all the memories, smiles, laughs and shared knowledge Chief. You always gave your time to help and serve the citizens of Hampton. You will be dearly missed. I will especially miss the jokes over morning coffee.

Darrell Sutton

January 8, 2017

Thanks for lots of laughs and smiles and dedication to the community.

Rest Well BUBBA

Nelson Williams, Jr.

January 8, 2017

Cheryl and Family,
Sidney was a true professional and a true friend. The battle is over---may he rest in peace.
Nelson & Bonita Williams

Glenn Brown

January 8, 2017

I met Sidney while in the 8th grade at Buckle Jr High, I have never seen him without a smile on his face. Great person will never forget him, RIP.

Frances R. Weaver

January 8, 2017

Dear Cheryl, Sidney, Jr., Tonya and other family members,

I am so sorry that our precious Sidney is gone! I, along with my late husband, Bill, met Sidney in the mid 90's. Sidney was a wonderful friend and one we grew to love and admire over the years. He did a lot of work for us at our home in Hampton and at our vacation home in Gloucester. He always did a great job and was very reliable. Sidney was still doing work for us when my husband died in May 2016. Your family was so supportive of my family at that very sad time and I will never forget it. I just spoke with Sidney a few weeks ago as he was still doing work for me. I am in shock . . . and totally heartbroken at this news! Sidney cherished his family and that was very evident by the way he spoke about you. He also loved being in the Fire Department as he spoke of that quite often. I absolutely love the picture you chose for his obituary . . . it is PERFECT! Heaven gained another precious Angel in Sidney. Your family will remain in my heart and prayers. God bless you all.

We are heartbroken that PopPop is gone. River loves you!

Melissa Russell

January 7, 2017

Molly Williams

January 7, 2017

I have been at a loss for words to even think of a world where I will never see that big ole smile or the bluest of blue eyes or watch you dance a jig at our banquet. The most dedicated fireman and family man you were, you will never be to far from our hearts and minds. Until we meet again rest our new angel, rest in peace.

Bill Tennis

January 7, 2017

A fireman's fireman. A Hamptonian for whom all should be very proud. That always friendly smile will be missed on this Earth.

Vickie Creekmore Prince

January 7, 2017

Cheryl and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Sidney. May your cherished memories, you hold close to your heart, bring you comfort during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dale Jamison

January 6, 2017

Sid we will miss your dearly, Dale and Linda Jamison

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