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Jack Pierce Obituary
December 24, 1929 -
January 23, 2025
Jack Pierce, Sr. departed this life on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at his home. Jack was born on December 24, 1929, to Albert and Lena Pierce in Old Kingsport, Tennessee.
Jack was a graduate of Douglas High School. He then went on to work at Eastman Chemical Company for 39 years, where he served as the first black foreman. He was a member of Central Baptist Church and was part of the Usher Board.
Jack had a heart for others, spending much of his time gardening, in the community, and volunteering. He was a member of Riverview Catch the Vision Strategic Planning Team, South Central Community Development Board, Weed & Seed Board, founding member of the Fredrick Douglass Cultural Arts Museum of Kingsport, Bays Mountain Historical Committee, Board of Directors of UETHDA and Head Start Policy Council, and served with the Holston Habitat for Humanity. Jack was kind-hearted and never met a stranger.
Jack would often say, "I'm kicking, but not too high," and "Pretty good shape for the shape I'm in. He always referred to your drink, no matter what it was, as a "50 cent shot." Jack's warm heart and gentle spirit will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him.
Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 74 years, Betsy Ann Pierce; son, Jack Pierce, Jr.; sons-in-law, B.C. Camp and Mickey Rogers; parents, Albert and Lena Pierce; grandparents, Jerome and Alice Pierce; and 12 brothers and sisters.
To cherish his memory and carry on his legacy, Jack leaves behind his children, Veronica Camp of Kingsport, Garfield (Becky) Pierce of Bristol, Sandra (Paul) Williams of Cleveland, Ohio, Lena Rogers of Kingsport, Alan (Wanda) Pierce of Atlanta, Georgia, and Veronica (Filo) Martinez of Nashville, Tennessee; daughter-in-law, Sandra Pierce; 15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 28 great-great-grandchildren; a cousin; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00pm Saturday February 1, 2025 at Central Baptist Church Kingsport, TN. The family will receive friends from noon until the hour of service. Burial will follow at the Historical Pierce Chapel AME Church Cemetery. Kingsport, TN.
Professional service and care of Mr. Jack Pierce and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service Inc. (423)245-4971
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James Beck
February 7, 2025
I am very sorry to read of Jack´s passing. He was a community treasure, always busy helping others. Truly a friend to all. I will miss his presence on earth
Angela Hughes
February 1, 2025
Family, I offer you all my deepest sympathy. Cousin Jack was a very good man with a wealth of knowledge and love. May our God comfort you all. I love you all dearly.
JOHNNIE MAE SWAGERTY
January 31, 2025
Mr.Jack Pirtce Yruly Missed But Faithfully Not Forgotten! "A Man of Honor A Devoted Family Man. "A True Riverview/ Kingsport Legacy. "We Love Mr.Jack Pierce. Johnnie Mae Swagerty & New Vision Youth Group
Timmy Lovelace
January 30, 2025
My mother Sandra Pierce was married to Jack Pierce jr...He will be missed alot.. Over the he has taught how to work and fix on some things.. I had a lot of conversations over the years with Mr. Jack about life and people and how to handle certain situations and people, he was a very intelligent man.. Through his conversations they helped me mentally become a better man and person.. I'll miss him.. I thought very highly of him and believe he was the greatest man I had ever known..
John Robert Caldwell
January 29, 2025
Worked with Jack on habitat houses with FBC A great guy who always had kind word and a smile for you May he rest with his Lord
Bill Kilgore
January 29, 2025
Jack was a friend and co-worker at Eastman. He was highly respected and friendly. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Bill Kilgore
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