George J. Pearce Jr., age 85, of Toms River, passed away at his home on Monday, June 19, 2017 surrounded by his family.
Born in Newark, NJ., George lived in Hillside and Elizabeth prior to settling at his current address in Toms River. He served in the United States Navy and was an avid hunter and member of the Central Jersey Rifle & Pistol Club.
George was predeceased by his parents George and Julia Pearce. Surviving is his loving wife Dolores Pearce (Hanus); children Theresa Carroll and her husband Robert of North Wildwood, NJ, George J. Pearce III of Montana and Nancy Sperry and her husband James of Hanover, PA; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sister June Tate and her husband Gil of Long Branch, NJ and a half sister Sandy of NY.
A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2017 from 2PM to 4PM at Horizon Funeral & Cremation Services, 1329 Route 37 West, Toms River. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Central Jersey Rifle & Pistol Club for the Junior Program, 126-142 S. Stump Tavern Rd, Jackson, NJ 08527.
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