He was born the youngest of 8 children on November 26th, 1932 to Jesse & Hattie Faw Pierce of Wilkes County, NC.
John is survived by two sons, Gary (Jennifer) Pierce of Delaware, OH and Ronald Pierce of Trinity, NC; two grandchildren of Delaware, OH, Brian Pierce and Mrs. Dana (Aaron) Brown; one great grandson, Trent Pierce also of Ohio. Several Nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse & Hattie Pierce; wife of 61 years, Ella (Higgins) Pierce; 1 sister Mrs. Ollie (Stuart) Cantor, 6 brothers; Glenn, Cecil, Marvin, Ennis, Plato ”Gene”, and Clayton Pierce.
Per his request, no services.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the NC Wild Life Association.
Cremation services provided by Advantage Funeral & Cremation, Archdale, NC.
Interment will be at the Pierce Family Plot at Miller’s Creek, Pleasant Home Church Cemetery, NC