1936
John
2016
John Pierce
July 15, 1936 — April 9, 2016
John Pierce, a lifelong resident of Houma, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the age of 79.
The family requests visiting hours be observed Wednesday April 13, 2016 at Falgout Funeral Home of Houma from 5 until 9 PM. Visitation will resume Thursday, April 14 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church beginning at 9 AM. The United Veterans League will conduct full military honors at the church at 10 AM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial to follow in Holy Rosary Cemetery.
John was the owner of Quality Printing Services of Houma. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for a period of 14 years active and reserve duty.
During that time he was on the original crew of the USS Spiegel Grove (LSP 32) and was a plank owner on which he served. He was an honored member of the United Veterans League of Houma, during which time he served as trustee and was a member of the Honor Guard. He was instrumental in starting the homeless veterans shelter of Terrebonne Parish. He was a wonderful provider for his family giving all he had to insure their success in life. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved this wonderful man.
John is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Melva Vice Pierce, his parents Earl and Lena Pierce.
He leaves behind, his sons Mike Pierce, Todd Pierce and wife Lilandi, daughter Debbie Baker, grandchildren Samantha, Amy, Kristen, Jennifer, and Katelynn and 5 great grandchildren.
Falgout Funeral Home of Houma has been entrusted with the arrangements.
The family requests visiting hours be observed Wednesday April 13, 2016 at Falgout Funeral Home of Houma from 5 until 9 PM. Visitation will resume Thursday, April 14 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church beginning at 9 AM. The United Veterans League will conduct full military honors at the church at 10 AM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial to follow in Holy Rosary Cemetery.
John was the owner of Quality Printing Services of Houma. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for a period of 14 years active and reserve duty.
During that time he was on the original crew of the USS Spiegel Grove (LSP 32) and was a plank owner on which he served. He was an honored member of the United Veterans League of Houma, during which time he served as trustee and was a member of the Honor Guard. He was instrumental in starting the homeless veterans shelter of Terrebonne Parish. He was a wonderful provider for his family giving all he had to insure their success in life. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved this wonderful man.
John is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Melva Vice Pierce, his parents Earl and Lena Pierce.
He leaves behind, his sons Mike Pierce, Todd Pierce and wife Lilandi, daughter Debbie Baker, grandchildren Samantha, Amy, Kristen, Jennifer, and Katelynn and 5 great grandchildren.
Falgout Funeral Home of Houma has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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