Roger Dale Pierce, 68, of Midland, Arkansas, passed from this life October 9, 2018 in Van Buren. He was born December 10, 1949 in Des Arc, Arkansas to William Pierce and Bertha McGuire Douglas. Roger was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and had worked as mechanic, most recently for Crawford Construction.
He is survived by two sons, Shawn Pierce of Clarksville and Bobby Peirce of Oklahoma; his daughter Alisa Allen of Fort Smith; his mother, Bertha Louise Douglas of Lavaca; a sister, Louise Pierce of Lavaca; his brother, Bill Pierce of Arizona, as well as three grandchildren, Tyler, Jacen and Bailey. He also leaves his best friend and service animal, Chole. Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Melody, his father, William Pierce and a sister Angie Jones.
A memorial graveside service, with United States Marine Corps honors, will be 1:00pm Friday, October 19, 2018 at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith. Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
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