December, 14, 2023
of Dyersburg, TN transitioned Thursday, December 14, 2023
Memorial services to be held Friday, December 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM Barlow Funeral Home 205 North Main Street Covington, TN 38019.
Inurnment to be held Friday, December 29, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Ridgecrest Military Cemetery Jackson, TN.
Retired Sergeant James Ronnie Pierce, laid down his working tools on December 14, 2023 at Jackson Madison General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee surrounded by family. Ronnie, as he was known to many in the Dyersburg and Newbern, Tennessee area, was born January 2, 1947 to Jim Willis Pierce and Bertha Lee (Cooper) Pierce Williams and proudly attended Bruce High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army for service in the Vietnam War. In the military, Ronnie earned several rankings for marksmanship including the L.R.R. P. (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol), Army Ranger for the 4th Infantry Division E Company 3rd Battalion and he had many amazing stories of his time in Vietnam and abroad.
The U.S. Army recognized Ronnie for his honorable service with a Purple Heart. Ronnie often spoke about his service experiences and time in the Army often reminding non-military of the impact of that valor and service including proudly marching in parades with other veterans along with activity with the Dyersburg VFW 1972.
After the war, Ronnie married Annie Virginia (Chaney) Pierce on June 30, 1972 beginning a 51-year marriage. Together, they built a family that began in Ripley, Tennessee and would eventually transition to Dyersburg, Tennessee where they would watch their family grow personally, spiritually and blossom into their own careers and familial growth. Ronnie was proudest of his membership in Masonic Lodge Nathaniel 216 of Ripley TN to promote awareness of freemasonry in West Tennessee, his military service, and the family –both immediate and extended whom he felt compelled to make chuckle, offer advice or outright marvel.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha; father Jim. He’s survived by his wife Annie (Chaney) Pierce, daughters Jackie Pierce (Honey), Camisha (Kareem) Duffy and Jennifer (Greg) Archer, sons Gregory (Brandy) Montgomery, Michael (Tressa) Pierce, and Christopher Pierce as well as grandchildren Zaria Pierce, Nyjah Montgomery, Kyle
Bridges, Faith Montgomery, Jykeilan Montgomery, Darius Rogan, James Duffy and Julia Duffy.
Grandaddy, Julia and I will miss you asking us to make cookies and cupcakes, making us laugh, sharing your love of music, asking us to play music on our instruments, stories about when you were a little boy, helping us understand what our mom was like when she was a kid, explaining what it was like at Bruce High School, reminding us of respecting those who serve the country, and for being our granddaddy.
My deepest sympathies to the Pierce family for the loss of Ronnie. From High School to the military and then to Dyersburg Fabrics , Ronnie was a steadfast friend. His absence will be deeply felt by all who were fortunate enough to know him.
The Maze family send our prayers and condolences to the Pierce family. May God bless and be with you during your time of grieving. Mr. Ronnie was a good neighbor and friend to my family.
Virginia we will keep you and the family in prayer.Weeping my endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.You know how Ronnie and I felt about each other.I will greatly miss my friend of seventy plus years and our hour long conversations.May he forever rest peacefully.
Virginia we will keep you and the family lifted up in prayer. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.You know how Ronnie and I felt about each other. I will greatly miss my friend of seventy plus years and our hour long conversations.
The Scott family send love prayers and hugs to the Pierce family for the passing of Ronnie. This really caught me off guard. Ronnie and I are Cousins and best friends and next door neighbors. We both moved from Newbern to different parts of the country but never really lost contact. We still talked at least twice a week. I will miss you Cuz.
I’m sending prayers, hugs and love to the Pierce family for the passing of Ronnie. We grew up in Newbern as Cousins, best friends and next door neighbors. Then we moved to different states but never really lost contact. This really caught me off guard. We talked at least twice a week. I’m really going to miss my buddy. So long Cuz.
There are no words that are adequate. Therefore, I send love and prayers that God lifts you up now and always. I have fond memories of this wonderful man who loved all of you so very much. Bless him. Bless you. I love you all.
My dear Annie, I am so sorry you are having to go through this time in your life. We are praying for you and your beautiful family. May God bring comfort and peace to your hearts during this time of incredible loss. Rest in peace Ronnie, we will never forget you.
My condolences
Ronnie will be truly missed. He was a unique person. He never met a stranger, Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. Rest from your journey.
There are no words. I love the Pierce/Duffy families. May God lift you during this time. I send prayers and love always. I remember Mr. Pierce as a nice man.
God Bless.