Harry D. 'Jerry' Pearce, 75 DOVER - Harry D. "Jerry" Pearce, 75, of Dover, died on Monday, May 3, 2010, surrounded by his beloved family. Mr. Pearce was born in Wilmington, on March 18, 1935. He was the son of the late Harry D. and Helen Pearce. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Carole Ann Pearce; three daughters, Deborah Keyser of Dover, Deanna and Michael Smith of Magnolia, and Kim and Stan Gorak of Middletown; two sons, H. Alan and Deborah Pearce of Boone, N.C., and Gregory and Carol Pearce of Annapolis, Md.; ten grandchildren, M. Alan Pearce, Alexander Smith, Aaron Pearce, Kyle Henry, Jessica Henry, Brandon Pearce, Taylor Henry, Meaghan Pearce, Jonathan Pearce, and Shannon Pearce; and two great-grandchildren, Alexia and Anthony Gorak. Mr. Pearce was a graduate of Laurel High School, Wesley College and the Stonier Graduate School of Banking. His career in banking spanned over forty years ranging from teller to bank President. He was a member of Wyoming United Methodist Church and President of Bank Administrators Institute, American Institute of Banking, Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber of Commerce & Visitor center and the Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce. He was an active community service volunteer for all three counties in Delaware. Jerry was a model train enthusiast and was once an avid golfer. He served in the Delaware National Guard and was a Boy Scout and Scoutmaster. He loved sports especially the Phillies and Eagles and played semi-pro baseball in his youth. Jerry was a kind, loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend who looked at each day as God's special gift. He leaves behind many dear friends, former classmates and neighbors for whom he cared deeply. Memorable was the smile on his face. The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the doctors and nursing staff of the ICU and IMC2 units of Bayhealth Kent General and the doctors and staff of Cardiology Consultants, PA for their wonderful care and support. A memorial Service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, May 8, at Wyoming United Methodist Church, Dover. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Wyoming United Methodist Church, 216 Wyoming Mill Road, Dover, DE 19904 in his memory. Letters of condolences may be sent to
www.delmarvaobits.com or traderfh@aol.com. Arrangements by Trader Funeral Home, Dover.
