Soney J. Pierce Jr.

Soney J. Pierce Jr. DINWIDDIE - The Rev. Soney J. Pierce Jr. walked through the valley of the shadow of death on Oct. 28, 2008. He always said that where there is a shadow there has to be a light, and that light is Jesus Christ, the light of the word. He often honored South Norfolk High School as the foundation for his education. Feeling his call to the ministry, Rev. Pierce continued his education attending Tidewater Community College, University of Richmond and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is survived by his wife, Juanita E. Pierce; one son, Soney J. Pierce III and wife Robin of Chesapeake; one daughter, Karen Pierce Williams of Williamsburg; one sister, Eileen Lassiter of York County, Virginia; stepchildren, Bonnie Blythe and husband Ronnie of Chester, Connie Lythgoe and husband Tommy of Bracey, and Buddy Emory of Dinwiddie; grandchildren, Soney J. Pierce IV, Carter Bradley, Rachael A., Christopher, Matthew, Ashley, and Eric; nieces, Sueann Holloman, Iris Lassiter and husband, Tim and Dulcie Crommer and husband, David; nephew, William J. Lassiter and wife Pam; six great-nieces and three great-nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pine Grove Baptist Church, 7204 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA 23803 with the Rev. Rodney Jenkins officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service at the church. Memorials may be made to the church where he filled the pulpit on occasion and taught the Heavenly Bound Sunday School Class. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.