Howard Pierce

Franklin - Howard Pierce, age 97, of Kingwood Circle, Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, January 15, 2010 at his residence.  He was a native of Portland, Oregon, the son of the late Charles Norton Pierce and Alberta Jameson Pierce.  He served in the Merchants Marine during World War II, and was a lifetime member of the American Legion.  He was a carpenter and had made mach-ups for North American Aircraft Manufacturing.  He was Catholic but attended the Methodist Church.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters.

He is survived by a daughter, June Hunter and husband, Joseph Ripley of Franklin, NC; a son, James Pierce of Duvall, Washington, step-son, Kirk Babcock of Missman, Idaho; Twelve grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren also survive.

Memorials may be made to a Charity of One’s Choice.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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