He was born September 6, 1939 in Dallas Texas to Maurice Lewis Pierce and Wynona Robbie Pierce. Roy graduated from South Oak Cliff high school where he was second commandant of the ROTC program.
After high school Roy married Susan Smith after five years of dating. They went on to be happily married for 60 years.
Professionally, Roy went on to become Chief of Administration World Wide for AAFES. A proud member of the Choctaw nation, he went on to foster a Native American group there at AAFES.
In addition to his parents Roy was pre-deceased by his younger brother Michael Jon Pierce. In addition to his wife Susan he is survived by his sons Bryan K Pierce and Chad Eric Pierce; his grandchildren, Brandon, Austin and Mason; also his older brother Maurice Willis Pierce; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, February 26, 2021 at Laurel Land funeral home 6300 S. RL Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX 75232. Those who wish to make a donation in Roy’s honor, Gifts May be made online at https://www. masseyeandear.org/makeagift or mailed to Massachusetts Eye and Ear c/o Development Office 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA O2114 in support of Dr. James Chodosh. Please make checks payable to Massachusetts Eye and Ear and include “Roy Pierce” on the memo line.
Due to concerns over the spreading of COVID-19 no visitation or gatherings will be held before or after the graveside service.
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