Gary was a native and lifelong resident of Welsh and was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church, where he was an Usher. He was a member of the Jaycee's and the Optimist Club of Lacassine. He retired from Coca Cola as a special events coordinator and Jeff Davis mosquito control.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Erline Landry Pierce; two daughters, Stacie Pierce of Welsh, Kristal Batchelor and husband David of Kinder; one sister, Carol Lynn Pierce Allemand of Welsh; one grandson, Christopher Soileau; and two step grandchildren, Janice and John Batchelor; along with many nieces and nephews.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Wayne and Sam Pierce; along with his mother and father-in-law, Ella and Leolian Landry.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 10:00am with Father Alan Trouille officiating. Visitation will be at Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 from 10:00am until 9:00pm, with a Rosary at 6:00pm, led by the Catholic Daughters. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Wednesday, from 8:00am until the procession to the church. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
