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Warren Pierce Obituary

Warren K. Pierce

TALLMADGE -- Warren K. Pierce, 83, passed away June 19, 2006.

Mr. Pierce, the son of Dora and Clifton Pierce, was born June 3, 1923, in Mountain City, Tenn. He received his education at East Tennessee State University and Syracuse University. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was employed as a research chemist by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and retired in 1983. His work took him away from Tennessee but never took Tennessee out of him. He resided in Tallmadge since 1954 and had been active in church, Boy Scouts, schools, and was a member of Adoniram-Joppa Lodge and Tadmor Shrine. He was instrumental in organizing the Chamber of Commerce in Tallmadge and served as the first secretary.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ted, all of Mountain City, Tenn. He is survived by Marvella, his loving companion and wife of many years, whom he referred to and often introduced as ``Marvelous Marvella"; his daughter, Marilyn (Bill) Kearns of Columbus, Ohio; son, Warren (Joan) of Los Alamos, N.M., and David of Knoxville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Matthew (Melissa) Pierce of Espanola, N.M.; Michael Pierce of Dallas, Texas, David M. Pierce of Atlanta, Ga., Molly Kearns of New York City, N.Y., Bonny Kearns of Phoenix, Ariz., and Kara Kearns of Columbus, Ohio; also sister, Gerry Pierce of Mountain City, Tenn.; sister-in-law, Sue Pierce of Mountain City, Tenn.; brothers, Truett (Wanda) of Sneedville, Tenn., and Bennie (Mary) of Kingsport, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Donovan Funeral Home, 17 SOUTHWEST AVE., TALLMADGE (on Historic Tallmadge Circle) Thursday, June 22, at 10 a.m., Rev. George Hazlett officiating, with burial at Tallmadge Cemetery. Friends may call TODAY from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to your favorite charity.


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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 21, 2006.

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Roy Turner,Past Master Adoniram-Joppa Lodge #517

December 7, 2006

I just learned from the Shrinews of Tadmor on the passing of Mr. Pierce, and I am so saddened. A prayer of comfort comes your way to the family. I grew up in Tallmadge and went to school with Dave, one of my best friends in High School. I visited the Pierce home many times. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce were the "Ward and June Cleaver of Tallmadge". I have thought of them often over the years. I remember Warren and Spencer and Vic always together, and they were the "coolest". Dave and I worked at J&J and Payless Gas and both had souped up chevys. He helped me with a lot of tests in those years. I miss those times. Great, great memories. Later, I joined Adoniram Lodge #517 and Mr. Pierce became my Masonic Brother. I walked every step of those initiations just as Mr. Pierce had walked years before me, and that is why I had thought of him often over the years, hoping that they were all well. The Scythe of Time has now taken Mr. Pierce, and we shall miss him. The Pierce family has been a huge positive influence on my life. Mr. Pierce was a Veteran of the Greatest Generation of Men, and I salute him on this, 07 Dec, Pearl Harbor Day, and he was a Mason, Distinguished among the Community, and to these men before me, I call my Heros.

ray weber

June 22, 2006

Marvella,

Patti and I were so sorry to have just learned of Warren's passing. He was such a kind and caring man -- we always enjoyed our times together. It was always clear to us that he loved you dearly. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ray Weber

Marge Baldwin

June 21, 2006

Dear Marvella & family: Sending love and sympathy to you all in the passing of Warren. I have fond memories of seeing you both at Fifth Third Bank. He was such a special guy and I know he will be missed. God Bless. Love, Marge

Fleet Reserve

June 21, 2006

We were sorry to hear of Warren's passing.



Warren was, and always will be a part of our Navy family.



He served our country well, and will be dearly missed.



May the Grace and Peace of our Lord be with him, and may our Lord's Compassion and Love comfort and support the many loved ones who grieve from his loss.



Take comfort in knowing that his oars are at rest, he is with the Lord, and will be by your side always.



The Fleet would like to offer the following prayer in Warren's memory:



Heavenly Father, guide me while I sail from this world

into the Kingdom of Heaven.



You have been my navigator and my protector,

guiding, supporting, and comforting me.



Through your Love, Compassion and guidance I have now docked my vessel in your Kingdom, and await your command.



Father I thank you for a wonderful life, and ask that you permit me to be the navigator for my loved ones when they need guidance.



To be their chaplain when they need spiritual support,

and to hold them and comfort them when they feel alone or forsaken.



Let them feel my presence, as I will be with them always.



I ask this of you father,

Amen

The Staff of Donovan Funeral Home

June 21, 2006

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