James Pierce

James Pierce obituary, Abilene, TX

James Pierce

James Pierce Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by North's Funeral Home - Abilene on Apr. 21, 2023.
James E. Pierce of Abilene passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Hendricks Medical Center in Abilene, TX. Graveside services will be held Sunday April 23 at 2 p.m. at Potosi Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday 5-7 p.m. at North's Funeral Home.
James was born October 11, 1947 in Littlefield, TX to Faye Nell and Thurman Ray Pierce. James received his primary education from Sudan public schools and graduated from Sudan High School in 1966. Soon after high school, he married Margie Jenkins. The two spent 55 loving years together.
James was an auto mechanic and owned J&M Auto in Abilene for over 25 years. His expertise and mentorship were often sought after.
In addition to riding motorcycles, he loved woodworking and built many family treasures over the years.
James was preceded in death by parents Thurman Ray Pierce and Faye Nell Standridge-Pierce.
Holding him in loving memory are: wife, Margie Pierce, son Brian Pierce (Alicia) of Austin; sister, Rhonda Carpenter (Alton) of Royse City; sister, Donna Wright (Foy) of Littlefield, TX. Online condolences may be made at www.northsfuneralhome.com.
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