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Carl Pierce Obituary

Carl L. Pierce

1931-2013

Gulfport, MS

Carl L. Pierce, 81, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport.

Born September 3, 1931, to Albert James Pierce, Sr., and Stella K. Schmidt, Mr. Pierce graduated from Gulfport High School and was a resident of the Handsboro community, where he was a lifelong member of Handsboro United Methodist Church. After graduation, Carl went to Coyne Diesel School in Chicago, IL. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, worked for Kerr McGill Oil of Morgan City, LA, and retired from Coast Materials concrete company. After his retirement, Carl went to work on the Ship Island Excursion vessels. He enjoyed his home garage where he would fabricate needed tools for the task-at-hand, and where he spent many days cracking and shelling pecans.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, John F. Pierce and Albert J. Pierce, Jr.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mildred Pierce; children, Gary Pierce and his wife Allison of Gulfport, and Amy Pierce of Gulfport; grandsons, Jamie Pierce and his wife Julissa of Biloxi, and Matthew Pierce of Gulfport; and sisters-in-law, Anne Pierce of Gulfport, and Susie Pierce of Lively, VA.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2013, at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, at 2:00 p.m. Friends are invited to join the family for visitation one hour prior to services.

Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Handsboro United Methodist Church, 2333 Demaret Drive, Gulfport, MS, 39507.

Tributes may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com.



Published by The Sun Herald on May 1, 2013.
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Ms Millie and family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of Mr Carl.We will cherish always the wonderful memories of the fellowship we were blessed to share with him and you all as children with our dad.
Sorry we couldn't be with you due to circumstances with our dad.We love you and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers
We hope to see you soon.
John Leach and family

Mike Leach

May 3, 2013

Millie and Amy,

I am so sorry for your loss of Carl. I know he had been ill for an extensive period of time. Stephie had just told me this past Monday that he was in the ICU at Memorial. He is at peace now. Please know that we are thinking of you.

Kathryn Irby

May 1, 2013

Amy so sorry for the loss of your Father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Crain Kersanac

May 1, 2013

WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.. WE LOVE YOU ALL..OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL..

MARY LAMBERT

May 1, 2013

garry sorry for your lost your in our prayers at gulport industrial supply

roger robison

May 1, 2013

Millie, Amy & Gary,
We are blessed to have been a part of your family for so many years. Carl will be missed by all. Please know that Danny & I are here for you all.
Dottie & Danny Kelly

May 1, 2013

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