Kimbal Pierce

Kimbal Shawn Pierce was born in Austin, Texas on June 27, 1957. He attended elementary school in Houston, Texas and Denver, Colorado. Kimbal attended Edina High School in Minnesota for three years where he was a competitive snow skier. He graduated from high school in 1976 from Mary Carroll High School in Corpus Christi, Texas. Kimbal attended Stephen F. Austin State University from 1976 to 1980 and earned a B.S. in Forestry and Management. Following college graduation, he successfully accomplished the Registered Professional Land Surveyor exam and became a member of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Kimbal worked for Philips Coal during his career before working as an independent land surveyor. For many years, he owned a land surveying business in the greater Austin, Texas area. Kimbal married Karen Lewin on October 23, 1982 in Lufkin, Texas. Kimbal and Karen began their marriage and life together in Austin, Texas where they welcomed their first son, Jason in 1985. Life eventually transitioned to Liberty Hill, Texas where Kimbal and Karen had their twin daughters, Jessica and Ashley, in 1990. Kimbal Pierce was an avid fisherman and deer hunter. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially at the Bollier family farm where his mother Doris Pierce grew up. Kimbal’s last few years were spent in San Antonio, Texas with close proximity to family and friends. He was deeply loved and cherished by all of his friends and family. Kimbal is survived by Karen Pierce, Thomas Pierce, Doris Pierce, Jason Pierce, Jessica Turner and Ashley Lynn.