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Landon PIERCE Obituary
He was the son of the late Major B. Pierce and Gracie Wells Pierce. He retired in 1995 from Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company after 33 years of service. He was a member of Rock of Lodge #975 Elks.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his children, Landon R. Pierce Jr. (Vernita) of Suffolk, Sharon Bradley (Brad) of Richmond, Va., Welton D. Pierce (Gwen) of Carrollton, Va., Rocshell Jones, Rodney O. Pierce (Velecia), Dorothy Pierce-Drewery (Melvin) all of Smithfield, Va., and Lacrecia Carter (Tommy) of Portsmouth, Va.; their mother, Barbara A. Pierce of Chesapeake; an adopted daughter, Sandra P. Debnam of Smithfield; a special and longtime friend and companion, Ruth Jones; one sister, Everdean Maney of Smithfield, Va.; two sisters-in-law, Sarah L. Pierce of Smithfield and Elizabeth B. Pierce of Philadelphia, Pa.; 19 grandchildren, one great-grandson; two devoted friends, Jesse Dew of Norfolk, Va., and Fred Spratley of Suffolk; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010, at First Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery. Viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the Church.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Consulate Health Care and Heartland Hospice for their acts of kindness shown to our loved one.
Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home, Sabrina Hardy-Newby, Funeral Directress, 757-357-4742. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Landon PIERCE
Rhonda Brown-Warren
July 7, 2010
Dorothy Pierce-Drewery and Family
May your faith in God give you comfort during your time of sorrow. You are all in my prayers.
Ronald E Crowell
June 29, 2010
Hello Pierce Family
I am sad to hear that Mr.Pierce Has passed away, We worked in the Shipyard together I havn't seen him in years, I often thought of him, your father was a mentor to me years ago he gave me some good sound advice that I apply to my life even now he was truely a good friend and I will cherrish my memories of him .
May GOD BLESS all of you
Ronald E Crowell
Thomas Dew
June 27, 2010
May God strenghten the entire family in this time of our loss. Earth has no sorrow that GOD CAN'T HEAL. Stay strong, Stay Supportive, Stay in contact. Especially my first cousins, Lil papa, Welton, Rodney, Dorothy, and Lacrecia. I love you........ cousin Tommy
Teva and Darlene Pretlow
June 26, 2010
Dear Family,
We were saddned to hear of your father's transistion. Please know that our prayers and abiding love are offered for each of you during your time of loss. We pray that God will comfort you as only He can. Please know that we love you all.
DANIEL PENDLETON
June 25, 2010
TO ALL MY BELOVED NIECES AND NEPHEWS,MY BELOVED SISTER,I PRAY THE LORD RICHLY BLESS ON THIS SAD OCCASION FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD,AND A BROTHER-N-LAW WHO LIKE A FATHER TO ME,TREATED ME LIKE HIS SON.I WILL TRULY MISS HIM.
James Nick&Lori Davis
June 25, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Smithfield High Class of 1983
June 25, 2010
Classmates Welton(Gwen) and Rocshell and Family
We, the Class of 1983, send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We were sadden to hear the loss of your father. God is always there, just hold to his hands and linger to the memories. Please know that SHS Class of 1983 is there for you. Memories of a Lifetime from the Class of 1983. We Love You, and know that we are here for you.
Smithfield High Class "1983
Smithfield High Class of 1983
June 25, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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