James H. Pierce

He is survived by his wife, Jan Pierce, his children, Jody E. Pierce, Troy A. Pierce, Brigette Bayles (Rick), Pamela Lehman (Jerry), David Holt, and Jason Pierce (Tasha). His granddaughter Laira Holt was always like a daughter to him.

He had many grandchildren, Sherry Pierce, Brittany Pierce, Jasmine Pierce, Jared Pierce, Jack Pierce, Josh Pierce (Stephanie), Monya Pierce (Eric), Ryan Piece-Hull (Chris), Jenna Rerucha, Troy Pierce, Dylan Pierce, Kelly Bayles, Tony Bayles, Malissa Bayles, Elizabeth Kepaa, Moriah Lehman, Laira Holt (Zach), David Holt III, Eric Holt, Dominick Holt, Jayden Pierce and Jasper Pierce.

Great grandchildren, Samantha, James, Jacob, Camdyn, Isabella, Jay, Sasha, Sophia, Mia, Kane, Aiden, Paige and Connor.

He is also survived by his sisters, Nellie Crow and Judy Schriner.

Sam enjoyed watching old Westerns on T.V., camping, fishing and spending time with his family. He always looked forward to the annual poker party at his house on New Years Eve.

He was proud of being a carpet layer, as he called it a "floorologist".

He was loved by family and friends and will be missed by everyone.

Memorial service, Thursday, April 7, 2011, 1pm, The Ridge Community Church, 7462 S. Everett St., followed by a gathering at Mt. Lindo. For complete obituary & condolences visit www.CrownHillFuneral.com.