Robert Pierce Obituary

Age - 75

October 8, 2023

Boomer, WV

Robert Lee Pierce, age 75, of Boomer, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at his home. He was born November 14, 1947 in Wilkes County to Glenn Thomas and Florence Opal Pennell Pierce. Robert was a life-long sportsman and loved to hunt and fish. His favorite was deer hunting. He was one of the best house painters in Wilkes County, and worked many years for Claude Foster Construction. Mr. Pierce was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Marilyn Pierce Shumate Bumgarner. Robert is survived by his spouse, Audrey Kay Atwood Pierce; daughters, Tammy Anderson and spouse Clifton, Jr. , of Boomer, Melissa Pierce (Douglas Smith) of Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Courtney Anderson of Purlear, Mackenzie Shew and Colby Shew both of Wilkesboro; great grandchildren, Liam Anderson of Purlear and Brenlan Lankford of Wilkesboro; sisters, Valerie Andrews of Boomer, Rosanna Bishop and spouse John of Lenior; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p. m. Monday, October 9, 2023 at Jesus Life Worship Center in Moravian Falls with Pastor Richard Owings and Rev. J. L. Chappell officiating. Burial will follow in Jesus Life Worship Center Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Jesus Life Worship Center from 1:00 until 2:00 p. m. on Monday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www. millerfuneralservice. com

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