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James Pier Obituary
November 25, 1989 - January 8, 2025
CHARLESTON - James Allen Pier, 35, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at home.
James was born November 25, 1989 in Hanover Park, Illinois, son of Cynthia Ann (Johnson) and Allen Lucas Pier. He is survived by his mother, Cynthia Adams and husband Edward of Charleston, father, Allen Pier and wife Elizabeth of Newport, TN; siblings, Nathan Crawford and wife Mary of Thompsons Station, TN, David Crawford and wife Cassandra of Germantown, TN, Joanne Crawford and Jacob Pedersen of Rochester, MN, Sarah Alva and husband Antonino of Charleston, and Erica Hackman and husband Sam of Cleveland Heights, OH; nieces and nephews, Mark, Bella, Zoe, Ava, Daniel, Mae, Jade, Maya, Alejandro, Oscar T., and Oscar W.; and an Aunt, Barbara Pier and husband Anthony Vitagliano of Des Plaines, IL; and numerous, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins that loved him dearly and are broken hearted. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents, and a nephew, Jacob Crawford.
James worked as a software developer at Servio Consulting, LLC. He was loved by everyone he came in contact with. James was a highly intelligent, sensitive, and creative soul. He loved music and was a gifted guitar player, incredibly generous, and a hilariously funny man, who took pride in caring for others.
A private service will be held. Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.
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Jackie
May 1, 2025
I´m so heartbroken to hear the news about James. My sincere condolences to his family & everyone who loved him.
I had the privilege of meeting James when I started a new job in 2013, and we became instant friends. While work brought us together, it was the memories we made outside the office with our group of friends that I´ll always cherish most.
He was incredibly kind, effortlessly funny, intelligent, and one of a kind. I´m so grateful for the memories we shared, endless laughter, & meaningful conversations. James will be missed more than words can express and never forgotten.
Greg G
May 1, 2025
I met James in 2014 when I was starting my new job. He was so kind and funny. A group of us would hang out after work, usually on Fridays. We would laugh all night. That group stayed pretty close since then. I hadn´t heard from James in a few months, but I figured he was taking a break from technology. Tonight I found out he was gone and I feel gutted. The world lost a kind, smart, and funny person.
I am so very sorry for your families loss.
James was loved and appreciated for the amazing human being he was.
Margie Gibbens
February 21, 2025
Sarah and Family,
I just recently learned of your brother's death. I'm so sorry.
He was so young and is leaving so many loved ones behind. May the good memories he left behind comfortable of you and help us all to treasure one another more dearly in Christ's name.
Janice Berman
January 12, 2025
Extending our deepest condolences to the family of James. I knew James as a young boy when he met and became good friends with my son Corey. May you always cherish the beautiful memories.
Kathryn Jane Brautigam
January 11, 2025
Joanne and family,
I am thinking of you during this impossibly painful time. Sending my love and sympathy. I am here for you day or night, friend.
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