June 21, 1999 – January 3, 2022
Matthew Jacob Pearcy, 22, Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022. He was born on June 21, 1999, to Stephen and Lisa (Shepherd) Pearcy in Indianapolis.
Matthew grew up in Northeast Indianapolis and loved his family, the outdoors, and animals. A loyal friend, he strived to make sure everyone was included. He loved the power of words and was an avid reader and creative writer. Matthew was a faithful man devoted to his Bible study and serving others through mission and service projects. He was clever, witty, and loved to play games like Dungeons and Dragons, dominoes, and video games. Matthew attended Indiana University, and in addition to his studies he enjoyed a wide variety of activities including being President of the Log Rolling Club. In May of 2021, he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with minors in Comparative Literature and Chemistry. Matthew was dedicated to his dream of becoming a physician and had been accepted to medical school to begin in the fall and was working as an EMT in the interim.
Matthew is survived by his parents, Stephen and Lisa Pearcy; siblings, Jordan and Daniel Pearcy; his grandparents, June Pearcy, and Jim and Jean Shepherd; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bob Pearcy and Margie Shepherd; and future brother-in-law, Dallas Stubblefield.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Geist Christian Church – Mud Creek, 8550 Mud Creek Road, Indianapolis. An additional visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to noon, with services at noon on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the church, with Pastors Ryan Hazen and Kyle Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis.
In recognition of Matthew’s passions, memorial contributions may be made to Geist Christian Church Youth and Mission Fund, 8550 Mud Creek Road, Indianapolis, IN 46256; or to the donor’s choice of a local library, reading program, or animal shelter/rescue.
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