Donald Ray “Pop” Pearce, 78, of Caney, Okla., passed away at his home on April 19, 2020. Don was born to Abe and Lola (Fredrick) Pearce in Caddo, OK on May 27, 1941.
He attended Caddo school. Lovingly known to all as “Pop,” he made his home in the Caney area.
He married Patricia Lackey “Non” in February 1960 and they spent many wonderful years together before her passing on Feb. 27, 2013. He loved his family time, cars and working with cattle.
Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Abe and Lola Pearce; wife, Patricia Pearce; his son, Randy Pearce; his sisters: Andrea Doherty, Faye, Nadine and Betty Joe; brother, J.C. Pearce: sons-in-law: David Herrera and Carl T.; and an infant grandbaby in 2017.
“Pop” is survived by his daughters: Donese Stanton and husband Robert of Atoka, Okla., Clarice Jarvis and her friend J.R. Gabriel of Caney, Okla., Melissa Herrera of Caney, Okla.; grandchildren: Richie Jarvis and wife Alecia of Durant, Okla., Courtney Jarvis and husband Justin DaVault of Atoka, Okla., Brandon Jarvis and wife Bella McCarty of Durant, Okla., Selena Looper and husband Aaron of Atoka, Okla., Miranda Herrera and husband Brian of Atoka, Okla., and Autumn Herrera and husband Shakodah of Atoka, Okla.; great-grandchildren: Charleigh, Maverick, Abriella, Brystle, Channing, Korbett, Writlee, Taegon, Jace, Kenzlie, Skylar, David, Braxton, Lillie, Emma, and Cheveyo.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Matt Workman, Richie Jarvis, Brandon Jarvis, Justin DaVault, J.R. Gabriell, Taegon Jarvis, Autumn Herrera, and Aaron Looper.
A come-and-go visitation is on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Service Chapel in Durant.
We are currently under a Governor’s mandate of 10 people or less in a gathering. Please keep that in mind when coming to services. We will try our hardest to broadcast the graveside service via Facebook Live.
Arrangements are under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service in Durant, Okla.