Jimmy Riley Pierce
Jimmy Riley Pierce (Wacona) was born December 15, 1956, stepped through the doorway home on June 5, 2023.
He loved his native American cultural heritage, but he loved his Jesus more, as he told everyone to make things right now and know that you know, meet me on the other side.
Jimmy is preceded in death by mother and father, Letta Zink and James Pierce; brothers, Danny Boy, Steve, Robert, Eugene, Charlie, and Victor Pierce; sisters, Lois Pierce, Patsy Pierce, and Norene Brill; father and mother-in-law, Philip & Trula Muse.
He is survived by his wife, Donnia (Muse) Pierce; sons, Jimmy Pierce, Brandon Pierce and Claire, Dustin Mason and Angie, and Corey Mason; daughter, Kala (Baby Girl) and Chris; grandchildren, Tyler, Tristen, Blake, Braylon, Khaleesi Pierce, Christopher, Caleb, Brodey Pennington, Addi, Tjaden Mason, Veronica Phillips, and Madi Taylor; sisters, Sharon and Danny Hayes, Judy Dewitt, Wanda and Herbert Strievel, “like a mommy” Janice and Billy Huddleston; brother, Arlie and Agnus Pierce; special niece and nephew, Oaklynn Dickson, and Charlie Moore; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing.
Funeral was Saturday, June 10, at the Elk Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie Muse, Bro. Gary Muse and Bro. Christian Moore officiating.
Burial followed in the Valley View Cemetery in Pioneer, Tennessee.
Military honors were provided by the Jellico Honor Guard.
Harp Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.




