Dewayne Pierce Sr., 77, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center.
He was born November 1, 1946 in Monette to the late Jesse and Juanita Tranthum Pierce. He was retired from Massanelli’s Cleaners. He loved his family and enjoyed people, nature, bird watching and the small things in life. In his younger years, he played softball and enjoyed all sports. Dewayne dedicated his life to his two sons.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo Leach Pierce; sons, Dewayne Pierce Jr. (Tiffany) of Little Rock and Kevin Pierce (Sandi) of Jonesboro; step-son, Scott Leach of Brookland; grandchildren, Mary Beth Pierce, Eli Pierce, McKenzie Pierce (Lena), Meredith Infield (Jordan), Myles Pierce (Mattea) and Josh Leach; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Anschultz and Brenda Reece (Dallas); special friends, James and Kim Cole and several nieces, nephews and other family.
A graveside service will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Pine Log Cemetery with Bill Willard officiating. Interment will follow.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 6:30 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Gregg- Langford Bookout Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House or NEA Humane Society.