Born Jan. 4, 1959, in St. Louis, Mo., he was the son of Louis Allen and Martha Ann Ditto Pierce of Benton, Mo.
Survivors in addition to his parents include: one daughter, Angela Monique Pierce of Searcy, Ark.; one stepdaughter, Tonya Maddox of Jonesboro, Ark.; two brothers, Richard Pierce of Benton and Brian Pierce of Lesterville, Mo.; one sister, Teresa Revelle of East Prairie, Mo.; his maternal grandmother, Pauline Ditto of East Prairie; and three granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Cletus Ditto; and paternal grandparents, Everett and Olive Pierce.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Thursday until time for a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie. Mike Johnson will officiate.
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