Travis Pierce Obituary
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Travis Pierce, age 59 of Camden, TN passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Camden General Hospital. Mr. Pierce was born on May 13, 1965 in Nashville, TN.
Our Travis was a beloved member of the family gospel group 1 Faith and was faithful at Eva Baptist Church. Travis grew up in Eva, TN and lived in Benton County his whole life. He married his high school sweetheart Laurie and together with their pup Sadie, they built a beautiful life full of Love for the Lord and each other. He loved his community and worked as Captain and Engineer of the Camden Fire Department, city alderman, vice mayor and Lions Club Member. Travis retired after 25 years at Carhartt and began working full time as the much loved “Mr. Travis” for Camden Elementary School. Bubba had a love for fishing, hunting, camping and driving HOT RODS!
Survived by:
Laurie (Doyle) Pierce-Wife, Camden
Joyce Pierce-Mother, Camden
Kiersten and Paislee Holland-Nieces, Camden
Lindsay Baker-Niece, Lexington
Sister-in-Law Makisha (Barry) Holland, Camden
Father and Mother-In-Law Fate and Barbara Doyle, Camden
Patricia Scholfield and Sheila (Scott) Tune-Aunts
Many Cousins and Friends
Preceded by:
Ford Travis Pierce, Sr- Father
Glenn S. and Kathaleen Miles Thompson and
Henry Ford and Doris Bussell Pierce - Grandparents
Glenda Anderson – Aunt
Ronnie Pierce - Uncle
Eugene Baker – Brother-In-Law
Visitation with the family will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024 from 4:00-8:00 pm and again on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 9:00-12:00 pm at Oakdale Funeral Home.
A Masonic service will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6 pm.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 12:00 pm at Oakdale Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Eddie Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the Camden City Cemetery.
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