Services for Harold Loyd Pierce, 76, of Wilson, were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, in the Graham Assembly of God Church, Graham, with the Rev. Hurshel Baker officiating.

Mr. Pierce was born May 9, 1925, in Thackerville, the son of John and Sarah Edna "Smith" Pierce. He died Saturday, April 6, 2002, in Wilson.

Raised at Thackerville, Mr. Pierce worked in the oilfields. He and Evelyn Bertha Christian were married December 12, 1944,
in Ardmore. She preceded him in death May 26, 1988. He had lived in Wilson since her death.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Effie Pierce of Wilson; a daughter, Willie Ross-Collins of Harrodsburg, Kentucky; a sister, Willie Dugger of Gainesville, Texas; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Mr. Pierce was also preceded in death by his parents and eight sisters and brothers.

Pallbearers were Effie Pierce, Ann Powell, David Childress, Joe Rushing, and Eugene and Clif Christian. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Coon Hunters Association, and Andy and Quinton Nipp.

Interment was in the Graham Cemetery, under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home.

Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, OK April 12, 2002

Your message says the parents of Harold were John Pierce and Sarah 'Edna' Smith. This info might put the puzzle togather for me. I have my grandmothers Family Bible, her name was Lucy 'Trammell' Pierce,also known as TOT,
She married Clint Everett Pierce.
Clint was born 3/28/1910 and diedin 1963
Siblings are : Harold, Elijah, Eb, Effy, Flo, Willie.

IF THIS IS the same info that you have or know of could you PLEASE contact me.

Thank You for posting that message,
Sincerly, John

my name is charlotte. my grandmother was flo pierce richardson. sister of harold,willie. and vester. I was born in 1975 and they were the only four left. willie died about 3 years ago last one to die. If you would like information on
the pierce side we do have a reunion at the chickasaw national park at the travertine area every last sunday of june we meet about 9-10 o'clock, lots of pictures. hope to see you their.