LARRY R. PIERCE
Age: 78
City: Alexandria
Date of Death: Friday, August 19, 2011
Place of Death: Integra Specialty Hospital – Muncie, Indiana
Illness: Extended illness
Date of Birth: May 14, 1933
Place of Birth: Alexandria, Indiana
Fathers Name: William "Mac" Pierce
Mothers Name: Geneva (Aldridge) Pierce
Residence: Larry has lived in Alexandria most of his life and wintered in Leesburg, Florida for several years
Biography: Larry was a graduate of Alexandria High School-1951 and Ball State Teacher's College in 1958. He retired from Guide-Lamp, formerly of Anderson in 1987 after 31 years of employment. Larry served in the United States Army and was discharged in 1955. He was a member of Alexandria Eagles Lodge-#1771, Moose Lodge #1271-Leesburg, Florida, Alexandria Masonic Lodge #235, Alexandria American Legion and the AmVets in Eustis, Florida. He was an avid golfer.
Survivors: WIFE-Beverly (Ellis ) Pierce-married February 15, 1958
DAUGHTER-Nehersta Pierce (Angie Sands)-Alexandria
SON-Brent (Gina) Pierce-Alexandria
2 BROTHERS-William (Donna) Pierce-Alexandria
Ron (Cinda) Pierce-Anderson
GRANDCHILDREN-Ethan (Ashley) Pierce, Ramon (Ashley) Pierce, Brandy (Luke) Gillespie all of Alexandria, Stuart Pierce-Martinsburg, West Virginia
GREAT-GRANDSONS-Leo Thomas Gillespie, Dallas Michael Pierce
AUNT-Carolyn Aldridge-Alexandria
UNCLE-Ed (Bettie) Pierce-Alexandria
several nieces, nephews and cousins
Preceded in death by: His parents
Funeral Service Time and Day: Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 11 am on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Parkview Cemetery, 1101 S. Park Avenue in Alexandria
Officiating: Pastor Jerry Young
Visitation: Friends may call at the Noffze Funeral Home in Alexandria on Monday August 22, 2011 from 4 pm to 8 pm
Memorial Contributions: Are suggested to the Alexandria Christian Congregation Church or the American Heart Association through the funeral home