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Obituary For Theodore (Ted) Pearce
Mr. Theodore (Ted) Earl Pearce, 89 of West Point, Georgia, passed away on October 7th, 2025 at WellStar West Georgia Hospice in LaGrange. He was born on June 18, 1936 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Theodore (Tom) Pearce, Sr., and Estelle Carmack Pearce.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Martha Frances Pearce.
Mr. Pearce graduated from the University of Georgia in 1956. During his career, he was owner and an insurance broker at Pearce and Company. Earlier jobs included radio and television. Mr. Pearce served proudly in the United States Army Reserve.
He enjoyed woodworking, building furniture and houses. He also loved music and was a professional singer.
Mr. Pearce attended First Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia.
Survivors include his wife, Carlene (Armstrong) Pearce, stepson Rick (Brenda) Hamby of Columbus, Georgia, stepdaughter, Angie (Charlie) Williams of Columbus, Georgia, and stepdaughter Michelle (JC) Machado of Newnan, Georgia. He is also survived by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Arlene and Chuck Griffith of Carrollton, Georgia, ten grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
The family respectfully requests that donations in memory of Mr. Pearce be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
A memorial service for Mr. Pearce is planned for Saturday, October 11th at 11:00 AM EST at Valley-Point Funeral Home in Lanett, Alabama with Dr. Tom Tucker officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at 10:00 AM.
The staff at Valley-Point Funeral Home & Cremation is honored to serve the Family of Mr. Theodore (Ted) Pearce.
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Add A CondolenceI was today's years old when I learned that Ted was a recorded musician 😳. Ted was a dear friend to me, to my son, to Valerie, and a lot of these folks that I see here today. Not only that he worked for me. He was a true George bulldog fan. He was, beyond a doubt the person with the best work ethic I had ever seen. Always there, always willing to do whatever it took. He would tell them young men you don't ask why you just do it because he's the boss. He was in his late 70s and would show up and do more than some 30-year-olds. I had Ted go look at a job one time and he called me after the appointment and this is what he said "I went to the door and waited and waited after I rang the bell. After a while, an old man opened the door." I asked him immediately, how old does someone have to be for you to call them old? Ted just laughed and said you know, old. My son once said to Ted you've heard the saying older than dirt? Cooper then said you were there when they invented air. He just laughed and laughed. Whenever I have a sweet tea, lemon pie or a gas station hotdog I will remember Ted fondly.
Ted was an invaluable asset when he was working for me. He was a true inspiration for me. I could only imagine me being anything like him in later life. He always was Johny on the spot and extremely willing to help. I love him eternally as I am sure all of my family will. See you when I can Ted...
