JC Pierce

JC Pierce, 76, of Suches, GA, died Monday, April 18, 2011, at his residence following a sudden illness.

Born in Hall County, he was the son of the late JD and Ida Pierce. He had lived most of his life in Suches. He was retired from R Ranch.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Pierce; and brother, Gene Pierce.

Survivors include daughter, Jeanette Pierce, Suches; sons, Dale Pierce and Jeff Pierce, both of Suches, and Charles E. Pierce, Flowery Branch. Five grandchildren, two great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter also survive.

Funeral services for Mr. Pierce are scheduled for 2 PM Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at the Mt. Pleasant (Hill) Baptist Church in Suches.

Rev. William Phillips will officiate.

Mr. Pierce will be placed in state at the church on Wednesday at 1 PM.

Interment will follow in the church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Banister Funeral Home in Dahlonega on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 from 4 PM until 9 PM.

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega is in charge of the arrangements