Pierce was born Dec 2 1955 in Atlanta Georgia to Margaret Buice Harvey and Leland Lawson Harvey. Pierce was named after his mother’s pastor at First Methodist of Atlanta; Pastor Pierce Harris.
Pierce is survived by his wife Kristi, his beloved dogs Rocky and Taz, brother -in-laws Wayne Shaw and Brent Shaw, nephew Cody Shaw and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his dog Teddy Bear.
Pierce grew up in Atlanta and then moved to Brookhaven for his high school years. He graduated from Cross Keys High School. After high school he joined the Navy. He Retired from the Navy after 21 years of service. After the Navy he worked for NRG Energy as an Environmental Engineer. Pierce had to retire early after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer in December 2014. He lived most of his adult life in Southern California. In his spare time Pierce loved to race his Mustang at California Speedway, drive his Jeep on the many trails in the Mojave Desert, sing karaoke, fly his model airplanes, and design things on his 3D printer. But what he loved the most was sitting out by the pool with Kristi and his dogs enjoying the beauty of Southern California sunsets.
In November 2019 after years of cancer treatment while living in California he fulfilled his last wish to move back home to Georgia. Pierce wanted to spend his final time back home surrounded by family and friends. Pierce was brave and strong like “Superman” till the end.
Pierce was a loving husband to the love of his life Kristi and a great friend to many. He will be missed dearly by all.
There will be a private family memorial service and in lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Colorectal Cancer Alliance in his honor
