Michael M. Pierce's Obituary
Michael M. Pierce, on Friday, August 25, 2006.
Beloved husband of Laura Pierce. Father of Tadd Pierce of Monticello, IL, Melinda Young of Lafayette, LA and the late Michele Priester. Grandfather of Lindsey Bernett, Trent Trahan, Kayla Arwood, Taylor Arwood, Bailey Young, Jessica Pierce, Jarod Pierce and the late Chassiti Trahan. Great-grandfather of Tyler Laroe. Brother of Donna Coffin of Farmer City, IL, Walter Jesse Pierce of Sydney, IL, Coleen Helmick of Gilbertsville, KY, Jan Anthony Pierce of Monticello, IL and the late Monty Ashley Pierce.
An avid sailor who enjoyed cruising and racing along the Gulf Coast. He was the Past President of International Entertainment Buyers Assn., Past Commodore of the Southshore Yacht Club, former Executive Director of the Centroplex in Baton Rouge, LA and a member of The Two State Rodders, National Street Rodders Assn. and Good Guys Rods and Custom.
Aged 62 years, a native of Mahomet, IL and a resident of Folsom, LA for the past 7 years.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 10:00 AM from E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433.
Visitation on Monday from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM and again on Tuesday from 9:00 AM until service time. Interment in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Assn. P.O. Box 409410 Atlanta, GA 30384-9410 are preferred.
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