Kenneth Lee Pierce

Kenneth Lee Pierce, 68, of Pataskala, Ohio passed away September 11, 2016 at home. He was born August 16, 1948 in Columbus and was a graduate of West High School. Kenneth was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He was an electrician and a member of IBEW Local #683. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Patricia (Duncan) Pierce; mother, Alice Carman; children, Trent (Amber) Pierce, Tamara Murphy, Tara (Alan) Shilt and James Pierce; step-daughter Layla (Dale) Emswiler; grandchildren, Bradley, Nathan, Hali, Mackenzie, Alan Jr., Leann, Abigail, Caleb and Collin; great-grandchildren Jace and Harli; sister Lynn (Glenn) Hawthorne; brother Junior Carman; mother-in-law Edna Duncan; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Family will welcome friends 4-7pm Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Schoedinger Northeast Chapel, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230 where services will be held at 10am Friday; entombment to follow at Kingwood Memorial Park; Rev. Malcolm Davis officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or a charity of your choice in his memory. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or extend condolences.