It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Matthew James Pearce, age 38 of Dallas Ga. Matthew was born October 28, 1984 to Randall and Judy Pearce.

He was a very hard worker and he had the ability to overcome hard obstacles in life. Matthew truly loved his family, he spent every moment possible with each of them. Everywhere his mom went - Matthew went. He cherished his daughter Avery-Lynn, he loved her more than she could have ever known. He was a very selfless person, he enjoyed taking them all on shopping trips and enjoyed watching them smile. Matthew had such a contagious laugh, everyone loved just to be around him. He also had a love for animals, his two dogs Harley and Chloe held a very special place in his heart.

Matthew was preceded in death by his father Randall Duffie Pearce.

Matthew is survived by :

( Mother ) Judy Pearce

( Daughter ) Avery-Lynn ( Avery's Mother ) Mandee Glenn

( Sister and Best Friend ) Whitney Sturgis (Robby Sturgis)

( Nephews ) Christian Holloway, Caleb Holloway, Jackson Holloway

( Niece ) Randi-Lynn Holloway

( Step Sisters ) Kathy Cazes, Tara Pearce, Shannon Lovvorn (Mike)