Born on January 1, 1951 in Waialua, Hawaii, he was the son of the late Hercules Vierra and Francis Santiago Vierra, who survives.
Damien was a retired Army Veteran who honorably served his country. His nickname was “pineapple” in his army days, and then went on to be called “5.0.” He loved drag-racing and went to drag races any chance he could. He had a special place in his heart for dogs, especially his four puppies, Lady, Tramp, Lucky, and Bear. He was of the Catholic Faith.
Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 18 years, Joy Ellen Vierra of Statesville; mother, Francis Santiago Vierra of HI; son, Everett Vierra of HI; step-son, Billy Dale Jester of Booneville, NC; daughter, Joalena (Tom) Farias of HI; brother, Gerard (Hanna) Vierra of HI; Geraldine (Daniel) Deliz of HI; grandchildren, Mary Farias, Thomas Farias Connor Lee Jester, Emma Grace Jester, Ryan Blake Jester; special friends, Steve (Aimee) Cozad and Donivan McMichael; nephews, Douglas, Alan, and Thomas; and nieces, Tasha and Tiara, who all dearly loved him.
A Celebration of Life service for Damien will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2019 in the chapel of Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home with Rev. Ervel Jones officiating. Full Military Honors will be presented by the Iredell County Veteran Funeral Honors Detail.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Damien’s memory will be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com. Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Damien Douglas Vierra.
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The Wounded Warrior ProjectP.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517
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