Donald Ray Pearcey, 71, Springfield, MO. passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, in his home, after a long illlness. He was born October 26, 1950 in Springfield, MO. to Roy and Nell (Harrow) Pearcey. Don was a retired auto mechanic. He also served in the United States Marine Corps from January, 1970 to January, 1972, where he received The Rifle Marksman Badge and National Defense Service Medal. Don had a love of fishing at the lake and riding motorcycles. He was a great carpenter, and a jokester.

Don was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Beverly. On June 14, 1986 in Stotts City, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Sandra Kay Ladd. Don is survived by his wife, Sandra, son: Brien Pearcey, daughter: Jennifer Pearcey Coring and Casey Coring, four grandchildren: Rachel Pearcey Wood and Austin Wood, Rebecca Pearcey, Cameron Coring, and Savannah Coring. Two great-grandchildren: Braxton Wood and Dawson Wood., his sister: Elaine Harrelson and twin brother Ronald Pearcey, along with several nieces and nephews.

God saw the road was getting rough, The hill was hard to climb,

He gently closed your weary eyes, And whispered “Peace be thine”

Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery. There will be no viewing or visitation.