James Neal Pearce

July 9, 1950 – January 15, 2021

James Neal Pearce was born to Franklin Moore Pearce and Joyce LaDean (Riddle) Pearce on July 9, 1950 in Pendleton Oregon. His passions were racing cars, camping and fishing. He retired from the Union Pacific Railroad in 2005 after 35 years of faithful service.

He died in Portland, Oregon on January 15, 2021 after losing a battle with Covid. His sons had been there to see him and his wife was with him when he passed.

He was proceeded in death by his parents and his youngest son James Karl Pearce. He is survived by his Wife Penny Pearce, his children Eric Pearce, Genise Pearce and husband Jim Tuck, Franklin Pearce and wife Heather (Howard) Pearce, his brother Gary Pearce and wife Dawn Pearce, his grandchildren Ian Pearce, Joshua Howard, Donovan Howard, and Hunter Howard, and several nieces and nephews.