Bruce was born in Charleston to the late Phyllis and William Pierce. He was preceded in death by his precious daughter, Kelly Pierce Martin. He retired from Bayer in August 2001 with over 30 years of service. He was a member of Cross Lanes Baptist Church, where he served as an Usher/Greeter.
Bruce was the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the Royal Order of Scotland, Order 665, the District Deputy Grand Master of the Ninth Masonic District, the Worshipful Master of the Nitro Lodge No. 170 A.F. & A.M., a member of the Beni Kedem Shrine Temple, a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, a member and Secretary of the Nitro Lodge No. 170 A.F. & A.M., and was the Chairman of the Grand Lodge Greivance and Appeals Committee.
Bruce especially loved spending time with his family, antiquing, bluegrass music, and watching his beloved Mountaineers.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 57 years, Caroline "Cookie" Pierce; daughter, Kristy Mann (Kevin) of Cross Lanes; wonderful grandchildren, Joshua Lee Martin, Ryan Pierce Martin, Tanner Kelly Mann, Peyton Pierce Mann, and Morgan James Mann; brothers, William "Bill" Pierce (Sue) of Charleston, and Richard Pierce of Virginia; and many nieces and nephews.
Service will be 1:00pm Friday, February 15, 2019 at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, WV 25313 with Pastor Seth Polk officiating. Burial with Masonic Rites will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens.
A gathering of family and friends will begin at Noon on Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Cross Lanes Baptist Church, 108 Cadle Drive, Cross Lanes, WV 25313, or HospiceCare West Virginia.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com.
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