A Life Remembered
Obituary
Ralph Irvin Pierce
August 30, 1949 - September 11, 2011
Ralph Irvin Pierce, 62, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on September 11, 2011 at his home. He was born August 30, 1949 to Edna Guy Pierce and Roy Pierce in Port Arthur, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School. Ralph joined the U. S. Army in 1969 and served in the 101st Airborne Division, he was discharged in 1975 after six years of service. He worked as a carpenter in the Construction business for 40 years. He was an avid sportsman who loved to hunt and fish. Ralph loved to spend time with his family and friends on the patio. He also enjoyed working in his yard. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sons, Chad Pierce and Chuck Pierce both of Port Arthur, Texas, his daughter, Angie Smith and husband Justin of Lumberton, Texas, one grandchild, his sister, Willena Moore of Warren, Texas, his brother, Melvin Pierce of Beaumont, Texas along with several nieces and nephews.
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Dickie Peltier
September 15, 2011
I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Ralphs passing. My prayers go out to his family and his friends, which would be hard to number. I described him yesterday as "The Greatest Fisherman in the World" and I'm sure anyone who knew him would agree. I will miss him dearly...
Daniel Benoit
September 15, 2011
To the Family of Ralph Pierce I send my sympathy to you for your loss. Ralph was my first Foreman in the scaffolding business & he taught me well. My prayers go out to you now during this time. I would have gone for the visitation for him if I could have. He was a good man & will not be forgotten. God Bless each of you.
Dale And Debbie Fortune
September 14, 2011
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GO OUT TO THE PIERCE FAMILY. MAY GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU AT THIS SPECIAL TIME.
Judy Palombo
September 14, 2011
so sad for your loss, my prayers to the family and friends , may piece be with you at this time.
Joni Villemez-Comeaux
September 13, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Ralph. A lot of the memories I have of Percy's Cafe and the "gang" that hung out there include Ralph. R.I.P. Ralph.....
Chester And Velma Ronquille
September 13, 2011
THE BROKEN CHAIN We little knew the day that God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly,in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, but in God we put our trust, In times as difficult as this,faith is such a must. You left us peaceful memories,your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Randy Buffington
September 13, 2011
Will miss you Brother!, you was a pain in da ..... and a hoot all rolled into one! I'll never forget you! Gabriel was playing his horn fer ya bro!......R.I.P.!
Gordon Wayne Buffington (Squatch)
September 13, 2011
I am sorry to hear of your loss Ralph was a good friend whom I will truly miss.
Linda Romero
September 13, 2011
So sorry to hear of your passing.I have such fond memories of you.You were quite the gentleman, always polite and respectful.You were my first real date and first crush.I will treasure the times we had and know you will be missed by all.We may have lost a great friend but Heaven shines brighter with you in it.God bless you and hope to see you again one day!!
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Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors
