Thomas H. Pearce Jr., 45 CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. - Thomas H. Pearce Jr. of Cape May Court House, N.J., formerly of Smyrna, Del., died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pa. He was 45. Mr. Pearce was born April 27, 1964, in Dover, the son of the late Thomas H. Pearce Sr. and Betty J. Brown Pearce of Smyrna. He worked as a truck driver for many years who enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing golf, and playing games on the computer. Thomas also enjoyed woodworking and carpentry. He also loved telling jokes. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two daughters, Kristen Tanis and her husband Keith and their son Brayden all of Viola, and Kimberly Collison and her son Brian of Pottstown, Pa.; his companion, Linda Collins and her two daughters at home in Cape May Court House; a sister, Deborah L. Parker and her husband Wayne and their son Eric Spence all of Smyrna; a brother, Milton W. Pearce and his fiancée Jamie Floyd and their son Oliver Pearce, all of Clayton; and two step-sisters, Melanie Edwards of Defiance, Ohio, and Patricia Jakes of Washington state. A viewing will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8, in the Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 South Main Street, Smyrna. Services and burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting monetary contributions to help defray funeral expenses. Arrangements are by Faries Funeral Directors and Crematorium Inc., 29 South Main Street, Smyrna. Condolence letters may be sent by visiting
www.fariesfuneralhome.com.