Lowell Pierce of Waynesboro was born August 8, 1934 in Lauderdale County, AL the son of the late Leonard and Goldie Beard Pierce. Mr. Pierce died Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia at the age of 79 Years, 5 Months, 10 Days. Mr. Pierce, a Korean War veteran, served in the U.S. Army. Prior to retiring he was a chief engineer at a bakery. He and Mary had made their home in Florida prior to relocating to Waynesboro.
He is survived by his companion of 37 years, Mary Raymore of
Waynesboro, TN, a son, Mitchell Loren Pierce and wife Cathy of West Palm Beach, FL, five daughters, Melodee Hall and husband Kevin of Lebanon, TN, Marissa Swoape of Smyrna, TN, Martika Larry and husband Edward of Kernersville, NC, Melinda Combast and husband Eric of West Palm Beach, FL, and Andrea Gagovski and husband Ryan of Murfreesboro, TN, 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchilden. In addition to his parents, Mr. Pierce was preceded in death by a son, Millicent Pierce, and a sister, Marie Young.
Services will be Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Chapel in Waynesboro with Wilson Scarlett officiating. Cremation will follow services. Shackelford Funeral Directors is assisting the family.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Wednesday from 8:00 AM until service time at the funeral home