Mr. Jackie Glenn Pierce, age 86 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at a Rome hospital. Mr. Pierce was born in Lindale, Georgia on August 14, 1937, son of the late Deforest Pierce and Mary Ruth Colbert Bailey. He was a retired carpenter and was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Pierce loved being outdoors, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed being with his family and proudly attended all of his grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s ballgames. In addition to his parents, Mr. Pierce was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Posey and Jean Miller and a brother, Robert Pierce. Mr. Pierce is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lenell Pierce; daughter and son-in-law, April and John Stanley; son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Loretta Pierce; grandchildren, Scott (Liz) Bowman, Josh Stanley, Jarrett Pierce and Jansen Pierce; great grandchildren, Jack Bowman and Mila Bowman; special niece, Diane Jones; and a number of additional nieces, nephews and family members. Memorial Services for Mr. Pierce will be held Friday, January 12, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor Andrew Hight and Mr. Jerry “Dink” Willingham officiating. Pallbearers will be Scott Bowman, Josh Stanley, Jarrett Pierce, Jansen Pierce, Branson Woods and Bobby Chisolm. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kevin Scoggins, Tad Allen, Rusty Dooley, Virgil Tudor, Farrill Anderson, Larry Wilson, William Hughes, Dan Logan, Roger Farmer, Ted Clark, Race Allen, Jerry “Dink” and Aleta Willingham, Grady Willingham, Lee Fowler, Jorge Mendoza, Steve and Teena Hubbard, Lamar Hardin, Tab Gable, Jeff Ramsey, Jimmy Rosato, Anthony Bryant, Barry Bentley and Deb Chisholm. The family of Mr. Pierce will gather at the Coffman Funeral Home on Friday, and will receive friends from 5:30 P.M. until the hour of service. Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Jackie Glenn Pierce. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.
