Larry Rex Pearce

Larry Rex Pearce, 82, of Okay, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully, Monday, December 15, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, devotion to family, and simple joys well lived. Larry was born on December 28, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Paul Rex Pearce and Freda Fern Pearce Webb. He grew up with strong Midwestern values that shaped the man he would become—steady, dependable, and kindhearted. A proud graduate of Okay High School, Class of 1961, Larry went on to build a long and dedicated career as an Instrument Technician at a fertilizer plant, where he was known for his knowledge, work ethic, and reliability. After many years of service, he retired, having taken great pride in providing for his family. On December 22, 1997, Larry married, Connie Elaine Pearce, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Their marriage was built on companionship, loyalty, and shared traditions that brought comfort and joy through the years. Larry found happiness in the things he loved most—woodworking, trips to local dirt track races, and cheering on his favorite teams, the Oklahoma Sooners and the Dallas Cowboys. Whether working with his hands or watching a game, Larry appreciated life’s simple pleasures and the time spent with those he loved. He will be remembered for his strength, his warm presence, and his unwavering dedication to his family. Larry’s memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him and were fortunate enough to share in his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Freda Pearce; first wife, Norlynn (Sue) Pearce; son, William (Billy) Pearce; and stepdaughter, Kelli Stills. Larry is survived by his wife, Connie Pearce of the home; daughter, Shelley Fleetwood and husband Leroy of Ft. Gibson, OK; Daughter-in-law, Kim Pearce of Okay, OK; Step daughter, Laura Wofford and husband Johnny of Hulbert, OK; grandchildren, Bobby Pearce and wife Lyndsie of Ft. Gibson, OK, Matisha Pearce and Trevan Sherrill of Coweta, OK, Mark Pearce and wife Carrie of Okay, OK, Jimmy Fleetwood and wife Shiloh of Muskogee, OK, Calvin Fleetwood of Ft. Gibson, Michael Fleetwood and wife Brooke of Broken Arrow, OK; step grandchildren, Lacey Davis and husband Tyler of Tahlequah, Ok, Joshua Wofford of Tahlequah, OK, and Timothy Boswell of Okay, OK; great-grandchildren, Camden, Talon, and Mavis Pearce, Briar and Avyn Sherrill, Carissa and Tyler Fleetwood, Gracee, Carsen and Callie Fleetwood, Bentley Fleetwood, Lily, Kinzie and Harper Davis, Landon and Hazel Wofford; and many other family members and friends. A celebration of Larry’s life will be 2PM, Monday, December 22, 2025 at Tahlequah City Cemetery with Shane Treagesser officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Bobby Pearce, Jimmy Fleetwood, Matisha Pearce, Calvin Fleetwood, Mark Pearce, and Michael Fleetwood. Honorary pallbearers will be Timothy Boswell and Leroy Fleetwood.

Larry Rex Pearce

December 28, 1942 - December 15, 2025