August 30, 1921 –  June 8, 2012 Marion L. Pierce, 90, of Leonard, Tx. Passed away Friday, June 8, 2012 at the Legend Health Care Center of Greenville. Mr. Pierce was born on August 30, 1921 in Powderly, Tx. to Theodore P. and Josie Williams Pierce. He married Mildred Lytal on June 1, 1946 in Wolfe City, Tx. Mr. Pierce was a retired crew foreman for the County of Hunt County and was a WW II Army Air Corp Veteran and served in both the European and Asiatic Theaters.Survivors are his wife of the home, a son; Mike Pierce and wife Tina of Celeste, Tx. 3 Grandchildren; Nathan, Dustin and Chasey; 3 Great Grandchildren; Kyle, Kolton and Kirra along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 9 brothers and 2 sisters.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 11, 2012 at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Wolfe City, conducted by Bro. Brett Bird. The family will receive friends at the R. W. Owens & Son Funeral Home in Wolfe City on Sunday evening from 6:00P.M. to 8:00 P.M.