Jim Pearcy

On August 2, 1955, James Edward Pearcy started his life of adventure in Kokomo, Indiana.

He was the second born to William Joseph Pearcy and Betty JoAnn Rodkey. He made it his mission to endlessly torment and tease his older sister Pamela Jo Pearcy. His childhood was the picture of the American Dream in the 1950’s, and Kokomo was a wonderful place to grow up. Home life was filled with grandparents and relatives visiting on holidays and family vacations which revolved around fishing and camping. Lifelong friendships were formed while riding bicycles and hanging out at the bowling alley. At the age of 12, Jim played the drums for a band at the Indiana Jubilee, which was broadcast to the local radio and television stations on Saturday morning.

His next adventure began in 1972 when he joined the Army. He was assigned to the AntiTank Combat Support Platoon in Glenhausen, Germany, where he served as a towe Gunner Missile Operator for two years. He was awarded a National Defense Service Medal, a Marksmen Rifle Bar and a special honor for rescuing a fellow service man from drowning.

In 1976 he moved to Oklahoma and married Debra Richards, becoming a stepfather to Allen Gene Richards. In February of 1982, Jim and Debra welcomed their son and named him Brian Allen. By December of 1984, Jim and Debra divorced. Jim had custody of Brian, and they moved to Gainesville, Texas, where Jim opened a satellite office for Northwest Transformer Repair Company.

In September of 1987, he met Angela Schanuel and in December they began their 38-year marriage together. In July of 1989, they formed M&P Manufacturing-which stood for Ma & Pa-a company which would grow to supply electrical connectors to companies around the globe.

On June 13, 1998, they welcomed their only child, Alicia Renee. By this time, years of hard work had paid off, and Jim was able to take many camping, fishing, hunting, and motorcycle trips with friends and family. Each and every trip came with hilarious stories of mishaps-mostly caused by Jim- which have now become treasured memories.

But if a book was written about the life of Jim Pearcy, it wouldn’t be about all the fun he had. It would be about the untold number of miracles he received from his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And it would also tell of no matter how difficult life became due to the numerous health problems that plagued him, Jim never complained or became bitter, or turned his back on God. He had faith that God would see him through every trial. He was a rock to all who knew him, steadfast and never wavered.  If he told you he was going to do something, you knew it was going to happen. He was the smartest, strongest, most hard-working, and interesting person, most of us will ever be blessed to know.

On March 1, 2026, he started his next adventure-fishing in heaven with all those who have gone before him. No doubt right now he is teaching someone the proper way to bait a hook.

He is survived by his wife, Angela, son Brian, daughter Alicia, son- in- law Elijah Bloomer, and the leading lady of his life, granddaughter Adalee Jo Bloomer, his sister Pamela Jo Sirilo, and nephews Aarron and Tony Sirilo.

The family would like to express gratitude for the exceptional care given by his dialysis team: Lesa, Corrie, Deedee, Jody, and Dr. Metapalli.  Memorial contributions can be made in his name to “The Dragonfly Home, PO Box 94613, OKC, OK.”

A funeral will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston.

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