Jimmy Fay "Crazy" Pierce

Jimmy Fay "Crazy" Pierce obituary, Jackson, TN

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Jimmy Pierce Obituary

Jimmy Fay "Crazy" Pierce

Funeral services for Jimmy Fay "Crazy" Pierce will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Meridian Baptist Church with Brother Ronnie Wilburn and Brother John Enoch officiating.

Jimmy died March 29, 2014 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 29, 1943 to the late Willie and Janet King Pierce. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Frankie King (Bud) Pierce; his grandparents, Jim and Matt Brewer Pierce, Jesse and Kate David King.

Jimmy was a member of Meridian Baptist Church where he loved to worship, and Woodland Hills Country Club where he loved to play golf. He was an avid golfer, loved all sports, and playing dominos. Jimmy loved life and was a very loving grandfather.

He was married to Betty Bailey on December 29, 1978. Jimmy owned Ace Siding and had been in the siding business for 40 years.

Survivors are his loving wife, Betty; sons, Reggie Pierce (Kelli) and Johnny Johnson; daughter, Lisa Joyner (Doug); his 11 wonderful grandchildren, Alexis, Ben, Kara, Nic, Cole, Allie, Heath, Grayce, Morgan, Autumn and Mack; along with many friends.

Also surviving are his twin sister, Mona Kay Pierce Pounds (Kerry), Hazel Pierce Staples, Peggy Pierce Tomes; brother, Travis "Rabbit" Pierce (Sherry).

Pallbearers will be Marty Pierce, Joey Pierce, Lowell Beller, Billy Pierce, Burt Staples Tim Tomes, and his two grandsons, Ben and Nic Joyner. Honorary Pallbearers will be his golfing buddies, domino buddies, and his employees.

Burial will follow at Big Springs Cemetery at Five Points-Pinson.

Memorials can be made to Meridian Baptist Church, Jackson, TN.

Visitation will be at Meridian Baptist Church on Monday, March 31, 2014 from 5-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 12 noon til 2 p.m.

Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home, (731) 424-2442

Published by The Jackson Sun on Mar. 31, 2014.

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CRAZY WAS A FUNNY AND WONDERFUL PERSON. HE GREW UP AROUND MY AUNTS AND UNCLES. GOD'S BLESSINGS TO ALL HIS FAMILY.

MARJORIE BUTLER

March 31, 2015

Hazel, Peggy, Ramona and Travis and all of Jimmy's family. Although I really only ever knew the girls, I want to express my sympathy to all of you. I will be praying that God will comfort each of you and give you peace. Your cousin, Shirley King Walden.

Shirley Walden

April 7, 2014

I will miss not seeing you cousin, next time I'm out there. Even though we only saw each other mabey once a yr. I love and will miss you. You could always make me laugh. Now that you are with the Lord, will you be golfing on the heavenly golf course? I'm sure you will. Until we meet again, Love You, your cousin Charlotte King Potter.

April 3, 2014

Lisa & Reggie,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kelly Patterson Murray

April 1, 2014

RIP Jimmy in the arms of Jesus. No more pain or sorrow. Heaven is a sweeter place. LYTIAP

Patricia Bain Hodges

April 1, 2014

Reggie I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and Kelli both. I love yall.

Amy Morris

March 31, 2014

My good friend has gone home to be with the Lord. My prayers are with the family.

Mike "Wormy" Young

March 31, 2014

So sorry for your loss.

Cindy (Ellington) Sullins

March 31, 2014

You will be missed crazy,,May gods hands touch your family on these sad days,,we will never forget you,,,,lance Inman and j don Inman

Lance Inman

March 31, 2014

So sorry for the loss !! Prayers go out to each family member. My family will always remember the Pierces. May God give each the peace and comfort needed during this time. Susan Jones Cagle ( daughter of Dee & Ellie Kirby Jones)

Susan Cagle

March 31, 2014

We're sorry to learn of Jimmy Fay's death. There are many great memories from growing up around Five Points. You are in our prayers.

Roger and Roxie Holder

March 31, 2014

My thought and prayers are with you all

Julie Collins

March 31, 2014

My thought and prayers are with you, love you all

Julie Collins

March 31, 2014

Great man.. Betty I'm so sorry for your loss. Now Crazy a tee time on Gods course, rest in piece old friend..

Timothy Tims

March 31, 2014

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Richard and Kathy Holder

Richard Holder

March 31, 2014

Betty, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers will be with you and your family.

Judy Phelps

March 31, 2014

So sorry to hear about Jimmy Faye he was a clown and a very nice person. May he rest in Peace

Rhonda Parish Hall

March 31, 2014

A great family. You have my deepest sympathy. Hazel's neighbor.

Anita Madison

March 30, 2014

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