James E. "Jim" Pierce

James E. 'Jim' Pierce

Walland - James E. "Jim" Pierce, 87, of Walland, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at home on Thursday, December 24, 2020.

Jim was a lifelong member of Ellejoy Baptist Church, where he proudly served as choir director for many years. He retired from the A&P grocery store after 37 years of service and served as President of the RWDSU. He was also a 65-year member of Sevier Masonic Lodge #334 and Knoxville Scottish Rites. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and proud Papaw. Preceded in death by parents, Bob and Bill Reece Delozier Pierce. Left to celebrate his memory are wife of 50 years, Marie Pierce, daughter Jama Proffitt, son Jimmy (Lisa) Pierce, and grandsons Hayden and Ethan Proffitt, all of Walland; sister Barbara (Eugene) McCammon of Knoxville; brother Wayne Pierce of Atlanta; brother-in-law Wayne (Kathy) Keller and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at their convenience from 9am to 3pm on Saturday, December 26 at McCammon-Ammons-Click funeral home in Maryville. Family and friends will gather at 2pm Sunday, December 27 at Ellejoy Baptist Church cemetery for graveside service, with Pastor Arkie Baker and Roger Wilhoite officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to either Ellejoy Baptist Church (1290 Ellejoy Rd. Seymour, TN 37865) or Ellejoy Baptist Cemetery Fund (1623 Dripping Springs Rd. Seymour, TN 37865.) Online condolences may be made at McCammonAmmonsClick.com.