James Russell Pierce, 78, of Summer Shade, KY died Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville, KY. He was born April 15, 1943 in Adair County, KY to the late George Russell and Mary Magdalene Cabbell Pierce. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Kerry Shawn Pierce, one brother, George Carl Pierce and three sisters, Louella Richards, Mattie Pearl Richards and Elizabeth Richards. 

At the time of his death, he was employed by Walmart in Glasgow.

SURVIVORS:

Wife: Barbara Willis Pierce of Summer Shade, KY

1 son: James Stacey Pierce, formerly of Russell Springs, KY

Daughter-in-law: Kelly Brown Pierce of Russell Springs, KY

1 sister: Martha Cundiff of Scottsville, KY

3 grandchildren

Special Nephew & Niece: Donald A. Richards and Direnda Richards of Breeding, KY

Several other relatives & friends

Graveside Service: Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. at Harrods Fork Cemetery with Bro. Roger Poynter officiating

There will be no public visitation.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.