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Robert G. Pierce Sr.

Robert G. Pierce Sr.

December 2, 1936 - May 27, 2022

 

Robert G. Pierce Sr., 85, of Turner, Indiana, passed away on May 27, 2022, at his home, following a brief illness.

Bob was born on December 2, 1936, in Clay County, Indiana, the son of Joseph and Nellie (Myers) Pierce. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1955. Following high school, he worked for Twiggs for a short time. He then worked at the Newport Ammunition Depot for several years before working as a sheet metal worker with Local 20 until retiring in 1997.

When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, working on his lawn, woodworking, tinkering, gardening, reading, and watching old Westerns.

Bob was a past Exalted Ruler of the Brazil Elks.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Nellie Pierce; a son Jeff Pierce, brothers: Donald Pierce, Charles Pierce, and Bernard Pierce.

Bob is survived by his wife Judith Ann (Reffett) Pierce whom he married on November 15, 1957; two sons: Robert G. Pierce Jr. of Parke County and Christopher Pierce and wife Tonya; a daughter-in-law Lori Pierce; grandchildren: Skye Edington (Nick), Christopher Pierce Jr., (Kaitlyn), Nicholas Pierce, Thea Pierce, Raven Pierce (Kourtney), Tori Pierce, and Macy Pierce; great-grandchildren: Parker, Audrey, William, Waylon, Wade, Wren, Isaiah, Nevaeh, Aria, Crimson, Clover, and Brian; two sisters: Doris Butt and Joann Smerda (Dick); as well as several nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be at Lawson Miller Chapel, 1702 E. National Ave. Brazil, Indiana 47834, on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Services will be held at the funeral home, on Saturday, at 4:00 PM with Pastor Jeff Bridgewater officiating. Burial will follow at Bee Ridge Cemetery.

Visit www.frenchfuneralhome.com to light a candle in his memory.

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