James “Buddy” Edward Pearce, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the age of 72. Buddy is survived by his wife of 29 years, Jacinta “J.C.” Pearce; children, Jim Pearce and Charlie Pearce (Laurie); grandchildren, Lucy and John David Pearce; step-daughters, Amy Courville (Bryan), Amanda Andrepont (Scott), and Andi Lovelace (Jonathan); step-grandchildren, Noah (Haleigh), Jonah, Eli, and Levi Courville, Juliette, Audrey, Camille, and Vivenne Andrepont, and Cayla Lovelace; sister, Jan Davis (John); and a host of other loving family members and friends. Buddy is preceded in death by his parents, J.T. and Elizabeth Pearce; and brother, Tommy Pearce. Visitation will be at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA, on Monday, May 13, 2024, from 9:30am until the time of Masonic Services at 10:30am, with funeral services at 11am. Burial will immediately follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.greenoaksfunerals.com