Youngsville, NC -- Bobby Sanford Pearce, 87, died April 6, 2026 at his home in Youngsville, NC. Bobby was born in Franklin County on March 11, 1939 to the late Henry and Mary Rogers Pearce .

In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his wife, Iris Gay Morris Pearce.

Bobby is survived by his son, Bradley Pearce; his daughter, Alisa Martin (Clark); seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A graveside funeral service will be held at Harris Chapel Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Friday, April 10, with Dr. Bill Haley officiating. The family will receive friends at Bobby's home from 3 -8 p.m. nightly this week.

Arrangements by Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services, online condolences may be made to www.lancasterfcs.com.