Gary Brian Pearce

Gary Brian Pearce

Gary Pearce Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Royer Funeral Home - Oak Grove on Feb. 4, 2026.
Gary Brian Pearce, 52, of Grandview, Missouri passed away on the morning of January 5, 2026 at his home.

Gary was born on May 24, 1973 in Austin, Texas and grew up in California before entering the Army. After he left the Arm,y he worked as a forklift driver for 15 years before he had some medical complications. He fought hard and came out on top with 2 prosthetics and was able to enjoy spending his time with his 2 very beloved grandchildren.

Gary was preceded in death by his mother Deborah "Debbie" Pearce, his wife of 29 years Lori Pearce, and their stillborn son Ricky Brian Pearce. He is survived by his children Cyera M. Pearce (Grandview, MO) and Dylan J. Pearce (Grandview, MO), his grandchildren Evangeline R. Pearce (Lawson, MO) and Dante A. Pearce (Grandview, MO), his father Charles "Chuck" Pearce (Citrus Heights, CA) and sister Jennifer Pearce (Citrus Heights, CA) as well as many other cousins and nieces and nephews.

Obituary submitted by the family.

Arrangements by Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, Missouri

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