Harvey Nelson Pearce

Harvey is preceded in death by his parents, Rica Brantley and Orvis Pearce; and brother, E.O. Pearce.

Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife, Shirley Sutton Pearce; two sons, Jeffrey K. Meekins (Lisa), and George F. Meekins (Michelle); and two grandsons; Evan and Jared Meekins.

He graduated from UNC Chapel Hill, was a member of Bayside Baptist Church, a Master Mason for over 60 years, an Army Veteran, a member of the Gideons of the Virginia Beach West Campus, and business owner of Highway & Industrial Equipment Company for over 50 years.

He enjoyed golf, tennis, and traveling. Everyone is better having known him. He was a gentle, caring, giving Christian. A life well lived with a great sense of humor.

With tearful eyes we watched him slowly fade away; it broke our hearts. God gave his “BEST” when he gave us you.

The family would like to express their thankfulness and gratitude to Sentara Hospice, especially Diana and Elaine.

A visitation will be held Saturday, February 23, at 10 AM, followed by a funeral services at 11 AM at Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 6329 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23502.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Gideons of Virginia Beach West Campus, P.O. Box 61084, Virginia Beach, VA 23466-1084.