Photo courtesy of R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton
1942 - 2017 (Age 74)
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.
K Gutierrez
April 05, 2017 | Tucson, AZ | Acquaintance
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.
David Dolan
January 13, 2017 | Appomattox, VA
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
Donnie Fromal
January 11, 2017 | Hampton, VA
Our Deepest Condolences to Sidney Jr. and the Pearce Family. Missy & Buck Meador
Melissa Meador
January 11, 2017 | Hampton, VA
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
Bonnie Huffman-Smith
January 11, 2017 | Gloucester, VA
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
Patricia Striker
January 11, 2017 | Conway, SC
We are so sorry about the passing of Sidney. May God's grace be with you and your family always.
David & Janice Topping
January 10, 2017 | Hampton
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...
Karen Sue Green
January 10, 2017 | Hampton, VA
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.
Gary B. Willis
January 10, 2017 | Hampton, VA
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 Co. 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 Co.
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 Vol. Fire Co., 2412 E. Pembroke Ave, Hampton, 23664 or Hampton Baptist Church.
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