"J.D." Pierce

He was preceded in death by his infant daughters Sherry Ann Pierce and Edwina Collette Pierce.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Pierce of the home, sons David Pierce of Oxford, MS and Allen Pierce (Lorelei) of Winston Salem, daughter Melissa Foy (Caggie) of the home, brothers Donald Pierce of Nine Mile, Craig Pierce of New Bern, and Byron Pierce of Swansboro, 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday evening at 6 PM at the Bethany Baptist Church with pastors Chris Jarman and Anthony Davis officiating. Visitation will follow the funeral service at the church. A graveside service will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 PM at the Libby Marshburn Family Cemetery.

Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home of Richlands.