John Ed Pearce

Our dear John Ed .... Another Birthday is not far off ... you once said to me. " I don´t want to be forgotten...". Oh my friend that will never be. You see you touched so many with your love, sparkle, words and your heart. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for all of your special gifts. I often wonder.... "What would John Ed think". Much love my friend.... Miss you. Hello girls love to you and your families. All my best Robin.

My sisters and I are deeply grateful for the kind comments about our father more than a decade after his death. We will always miss him, but are comforted by those who share their thoughts and fond memories of him. Thank you so much!

He truly was a super hero to young people from ky.who were tired of being uneducated.uncouth. And unaccounted for.he was cool in what ever he did where ever he did it

It's News Years eve 2016 and my husband and I just got finished a few minutes before midnight watching Mr.Pearce's documentary on KET about route 80 that stretches east to west across Kentucky.
I wanted to thank you Mr. Pearce even though you've been gone now for over 10 years but I look forward to finding and reading what you have written.
And as a 6th great grand daughter of Chief Redbird - I'm glad you mentioned him in your piece about route 80.

Enjoyed your gift of writing. I am grateful you made this your profession. Thank you. And thanks to the family and friends who showed you their affection.
Mary Ruth

John Ed Pearce was a wonderful writer whose voice and insight will be missed. Fortunately his words will live on in our hearts and minds. His column "Goodbye, Charlie!" remains an all time favorite as are his stories of raising his adorable daughters. I'm sure he is now bringing laughter and love to the angels on high. You are truly missed.

I will always wish I could've known my grandfather better. I will always wish I could've seen him in person before he died, but I will always treasure the correspondence we shared over the last few years of his life. To all his daughters of his second marriage- I would like very much to meet you all. Perhaps we could also get to know each other the way Grand-daddy and I did: through the written word and pictures. With much love always, Elizabeth

John Ed Pearce was a philosopher, a storyteller and an admirable writer. I became a fan of his columns in the C/J Sunday Magazine. He wrote with grace and humor and power. I'll miss his work, but I won't forget it.

I will never forget those twinkling blue eyes that always made you wonder what John Ed was thinking.He had great stories to tell. All who got to know him were very privleged. The Island will be a little less interesting without you.