Background
Pearce, Richard Warren was born on January 26, 1924 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, United States.
Pearce, Richard Warren was born on January 26, 1924 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor, Stetson University, 1950. Master of Arts, Stetson University, 1955. Juris Doctor, Stetson University, 1957.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Florida Southern College, 1973. HHD (honorary), Methodist College, 1991. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Bethune Cookman College, 1998.
Attorney, 1950-1962; professor Stetson University, Deland, Florida, 1958-1968, senior lecturer, since 1984. Vice president, dean Florida Southern College, Lakeland, 1968-1973. President Methodist College, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 1973-1983.
Trustee Florida Methodist Children Home, 1962-1966, Florida United Methodist Church. Vice chairman Volusia County School Board, Deland, 1962-1968. Conference lay leader North Carolina Annual Conference United Methodist Church, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1977-1983.
Delegate World Methodist Conference, 1979, '84. Secr., treasurer Central Florida League of Small Municipalities, 1961-1968. With United States Navy, 1943-1946.
Son of William Hemingsly Pearce and Alice Heald (deceased June 3, 1993). Married Neva Mae Brook, Sept, 8, 1945. Children: Richard W. Junior, Karen Gail.