Richard Ellis Pierce

Richard Ellis Pierce, age 88, of Newnan, Georgia, was born to James Arvil Pierce and Mae Eudean Rockenbaugh Pierce on December 9, 1936, in Spiceland, Indiana and died on October 15, 2025 in Union City, Georgia. He resided in northern Indiana until 1987 when he relocated to the Metro Atlanta area. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Paul, of Helmer, Indiana, as well as his two brothers and his sister.
Richard graduated from New Castle High School in Indiana. He enjoyed cars and electronics, and had a love for carpentry as well as all things mechanical. He was the ultimate handyman who used his self-taught skills to help anyone. He was a gifted artist who enjoyed painting and taking art classes. He was a devoted loving husband and father. He cherished his grandchildren and great grandchildren, always taking the time to listen, teach, and encourage each and every one. He was always willing to lend a helping hand, putting others before himself, with a generosity that touched countless lives. He had a deep and unwavering love for the Lord that was evident to everyone who knew him. His faith was not only spoken but lived out daily through his kindness, humility and devotion. He lived a life of faithful service, always seeking to honor God in all that he did. Guided by the Word, he built his life upon the teachings of the Bible and set an example of integrity, compassion and faith for all who were blessed to know him.
He is survived by Phyllis, his loving wife of 36 years; daughter Diane Armstrong of Angola, Indiana; Phyllis' daughters Dawn Rose (Jon Black), Nikki (Roy) Whitaker and Kim Albea all of Cedartown, Georgia, whom he loved as his own; twelve grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. The funeral service will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of McKoon Funeral Home, located at 38 Jackson Street, Newnan, Georgia 30263, with Pastors John Clark and Carl Greene officiating. The family will receive friends from noon until service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Richard's memory to Grace Community Fellowship Church https://www.gracenewnan.org/give. Condolences may also be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com.
McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580