Roy Leon Pierce, age 73, of Benton, passed away at 9:47 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at the Franklin Hospital Emergency Room.
Mr. Pierce’s wishes were to be cremated with public no services.
Arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Roy was born on October 26, 1942 in Franklin County, IL, the son of John Pierce and Gladys (Wingo) Pierce. He married the former Dorothy Ann Mott on April 23, 2015 and she survives.
Roy was retired from Coal Mine Construction. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam War. He was a member of the V.F.W. Sesser Cox Post #4753 in Sesser.
He enjoyed rabbit hunting, fishing, talking to his friends on the phone, going to auction sales, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
Roy is survived by his wife Dorothy Ann Pierce of Benton; a daughter: Christy Lynn Savell and husband Charlie of Pinola, MS; four step-children: Mary Kaye Stevens and husband Kevin of Hurley, MS, Arlene Oliver and husband W.D. of Hurley, MS, Paul D. Casteel of Steeleville, IL, Darlene Beyer of Hurley, MS; thirteen grandchildren: Michael, Craig, Shawn, Brandon, Rodney, Lacinda, Amanda, Kenny, Kevin, John, Melissa, Stephanie and John; several great-grandchildren; four sisters: Modena Edwards and husband Jack of Johnston City, IL, Neoma Huffman and husband Don of Meridian, MS, Linda Duckworth of Scheller, IL, and Janet McQueen of Marion, IL; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son: Tracy Pierce; and a sister: Betty Loman.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
To leave online condolences to the family or to share memories of Roy, visit www.lpfuneral home.com
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