Carmi Times Wed Feb 10, 2010 Evansville, Ind. - I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day, and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. Jimmy Lee Pearce, 71, of Evansville, Ind., formerly of Norris City, passed away at his home on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 after a long, brave battle with lung cancer. Jimmy was born in Cottonwood, Ill. on July 10, 1938 to Lee and Beulah Pearce, who preceded him in death. Also preceding Jimmy were a brother, Bill Pearce, and loving first wife, Shirley Hedger Pearce. He was a four-year Navy Seal veteran, 30-plus-year volunteer firefighter for the Omaha Fire Department and Norris City Fire and Rescue. Jimmy was an avid hunter and loved to fish and camp. He was the family cook and loved to watch the Food Channel. He was a jack of all trades. In the true spirit of his giving nature Jimmy has donated his body to the IU Center in Indianapolis, Ind. for medical research. He was a member of Bible Center Cathedral. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of six years, Glenda Pearce; son, Brent (Tonya) Pearce of Norris City; daughter, Beth (Lynn) Williams of Eldorado; sister, Pat Watson of San Diego, Calilf.; stepdaughters, Jackie Headley and Tammy Forbey; stepsons, Gilbert Ricketts Jr. and David (Sarah) Ricketts; 16 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and two more on the way; and one loving and adored pet, Truffles. The family would like to thank the staff at the Evansville Cancer Center and the 5100 Floor at Deaconess Hospital for the wonderful care and giving to Jimmy. Services will be at Bible Center Cathedral, 5000 N. First Ave. in Evansville, Ind. at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010. Visitation with the family will be from 10:30 a.m. until the memorial service on Saturday at Bible Center Cathedral. Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City is handling local arrangements.