On August 2, 1955, James Edward Pearcy started his life of adventure inKokomo,Indiana.
He was born to William Joseph Pearcy and Betty JoAnn Rodkey.
His next adventure began in 1972 when he joined theArmy. He was assigned to the Antitank Combat Support Platoon in Glenhausen, Germany, where he served as a tow gunner missile operator for twoyears.HewasawardedaNationalDefenseService Medal, a Marksmen Rifle Bar, and a special honor for rescuing a fellow service man from drowning.
On March 1, 2026, he started his next adventure, fishing in heaven with all those who have gone before him. He is survived by his wife, Angela, a son, a daughter, a son-in-law, his granddaughter, a sister and two nephews.
The family would like to express gratitude for the exceptional care given by his dialysis team.
Afuneral was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lehman Funeral Home ofWellston, which handled the final arrangements.