CHARLES PIERCE

CHARLES PIERCE 01/10/1933 - 10/07/2025 Charles Richard Pierce, Shawnee resident, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born on January 10, 1933, in Seminole, Okla., to William Edgar and Lillie Ellen (Teague) Pierce. He grew up and spent most of his life in the Wolf and Maud areas. He graduated from Wolf High School. Charles married Margaret Gordon on January 23, 1953, in Morenci, Ariz. He met his wife while working in the copper mines in Morenci. They married and spent over 72 years together. Charles always enjoyed working his land and raising cattle during most of his life. He enjoyed gardening and history. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. Charles is survived by the love of his life, Margaret Pierce of the home; son and daughter-in-law Cleve R. and Jennifer L. Pierce of Shawnee, Okla.; daughter and son-in-law Pam R. and Ken J. Knight of Maud, Okla.; four grandchildren Charles M. McAnally, Nicholas C. Knight, Grayson R. Pierce and Ashley R. Turner and many other family and friends. Charles was preceded in death by his father William E. Pierce Sr.; mother Lillie E. Pierce; brother William E. Pierce Jr. and sister Mildred Reinschmidt. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Trinity Baptist Church in Maud with Bro. Mike Craig and Bro. Butch Bradley officiating. Interment will follow at Cummings Cemetery in Maud. Services were under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole.