BOONE, N.C. - Mr. Harry "Alan" Pearce, age 52, of 997 Vanderpool Road, Vilas, died Tuesday evening, Dec. 28, 2010, at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson. Mr. Pearce was born Jan. 7, 1958, in Wilmington, Del., a son of Jean Brittingham Layton and the late Harry D. "Jerry" Pearce. Alan was a pastor and landscaper. He was a 1995 graduate of Regent University, in Va., receiving his masters degree in Practical Theology. Alan was Associate Pastor of Oak Hill Bible Church in Clifton Forge, Va., and a member of Alliance Bible Fellowship in Boone. Mr. Pearce is survived by his wife, Debbie Pearce of the home; four sons, M. Alan Pearce of Winston-Salem, Joshua "Aaron" Pearce, James "Brandon" Pearce, and Jonathan E. Pearce, all of the home; his mother, Jean B. Layton of Milford, Del., and one brother, Gregory J. Pearce of Annapolis, Md. Funeral services for Mr. Harry "Alan" Pearce will be conducted Sunday afternoon, Jan. 2, 2011, at 2 p.m., at Rogers Funeral Home Chapel in Milford, Del. The body will lie in state, at the chapel, from 1 until 2 p.m. Officiating will be Reverend Roger Bush. Burial will follow in Barratts Chapel Cemetery in Frederica, Del. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon, from 1 until 2 p.m., at the funeral home, prior to the service. A celebration of Alan's life will be conducted Thursday evening, Jan. 6, 2011, at 7 p.m., at Alliance Bible Fellowship in Boone. Officiating will be Pastor Scott Andrews, Pastor Scott Burns, and Reverend Roger Bush. The family will receive friends following the service. Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care (Hudson Facility), 902 Kirkwood Steet, Lenoir, NC 28645. Online condolences may be sent to the Pearce family at www.hamptonfuneralservice.com. Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.