Jeffery Bart Pierce, 54, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, in Ocala. He was born in Lake Charles, LA and moved to this area in the 1964. Jeffery was a veteran of the US Air Force where he was a Russian Linguist Specialist. He loved karaoke and was an avid Gators and Elton John fan. Jeffery was preceded in death by his father, Delbert L. Pierce and is survived by his loving wife of 21 ½ years, Leah Pierce, mother and stepfather, Judy and Thomas E Baker, sons, Keith Estey, Sgt Brent Estey, USMC, daughter Allison Rachel Pierce, brother Joseph L Pierce (Vickie), sister Debra Messer, and many nephews and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 8th, 2015, 3 pm at Forest Lawn Funeral Home 5740 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34480. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family to assist with funeral costs.