Kenneth Lee Pierce

Kenneth Lee Pierce was born on June 17, 1957, in Surry County, and was the son of the late Charlie Jack Pierce and the late Rosa Lee Brown Pierce. He passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side.

Kenneth proudly served in the United States Army before becoming a dedicated employee of Wayne Farms, where he worked tirelessly for many years. His colleagues remember him as someone who always went above and beyond to get the job done right. He took great pride in his work and was respected by all who knew him.

Those closest to Kenneth knew him as a loving husband to Martha Whitaker Pierce and an adoring father to his son Phillip Bolin and daughter and son-in-law Charity and Daniel Galyean. Melissa Isaacs (Jonathan) was also loved like his own daughter; and a special niece Lora Southard (Billy);grandchildren, Kenneth Danley, Isaiah Galyean, Peyton Galyean, and Joshua Isaacs; ; his brother, Charles Ray Pierce; several nieces and nephews and other special family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Christine Pierce, and his brothers, Ricky and Micky Pierce.

Kenneth was a faithful member of Rocky Ford Baptist Church throughout his life, where he found solace in prayer and community. He lived his life by example, teaching those around him the importance of being kind, compassionate, and generous. His passion for helping others extended beyond just his family. Anyone who needed help could always count on Kenneth to lend a hand.

Kenneth's memory will forever be cherished by all who knew him. Visitation will be Sunday, June 25^th, from 6:00-9:00 PM at Rocky Ford Baptist Church. His funeral service will be held at Rocky Ford Baptist Church on Monday, June 26th, 2023, at 2:00 PM with Rev. Claude Lloyd and Rev. Tony White officiating. Burial with military rites will follow in the church cemetery.

Kenneth will be remembered as a hard-working man with a heart full of love for everyone around him. He taught us all valuable lessons that will be forever ingrained in our hearts. His passing is a great loss for all of us, but his memory will live on through those he touched and inspired. Moody-Davis Funeral Service in Dobson is serving the Pierce family.

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