David Duane Pearce

David Duane Pearce. 67, Bidwell passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia.  He was born July 22, 1949 in McArthur, Ohio to the late Donald Duane and Nellie Jacks Pearce.  David married Bernetta Knox July 6, 1969 in McArthur, Ohio and she survives. He was a member of Orphans Friends F&AM Lodge #275, Wilkesville, Ohio, Teamster Local #175, Charleston, West Virginia and former member of Teamsters Local #413, Columbus, Ohio and he attended Vinton Baptist Church.  David was a loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather.

David is survived by his wife Bernetta, their children: Brian (Angie) Pearce, Mechanicsville, Virginia; Donald (Rhoda) Pearce, Bidwell, Ohio; Charles Pearce, Gallipolis, Ohio and Missy (Jay) Hamilton, Middleport, Ohio; grandchildren: Jordan, Logan, Haleigh, Rebecca, Tristan, Joel, and Caleb Pearce and Pearce Hamilton; brother, Kenny Pearce, Massilon, Ohio and several extended family members.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Miranda Sue Pearce.

Graveside service will be conducted, 1:00 PM Saturday, January 21, 2017 in the Vinton Memorial Park with Reverend Heath Jenkins officiating.  Family and friends may call at the Vinton Baptist Church Friday from 5:00-8:00 PM.  Masonic services will be conducted by Orphans & Friends F & AM Lodge #275 at 7:45 PM Friday.

His family will honor their dad as pallbearers:  Donald Pearce, Brian Pearce, Charles Pearce, Jay Hamilton, Missy Hamilton and Logan Pearce.

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