James Pierce, age 76, of Kempner, Texas passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020. James was born December 11, 1943 in Knoxville, Tennessee to parents Thomas and Daisy Pierce.
James served his country in the U.S. Army for 20 years and retired as a SSG at Fort Hood. During his service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal along with the Vietnam Service Medal and many others.
October 31, 1989, James married the love of his life, Hella. The two of them shared 31 years of marriage.
James is survived by his wife, Hella Pierce, his daughter Sandra and stepdaughter Melanie along with 3 grand children and 2 great grand children.
A graveside service with military honors for James will be held Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 State Highway 195, Killeen, Texas 76542. A cremation will occur.