Jimmy Joe

Pierce

Jimmy Joe Pierce, 68, of Blanchard, passed away on January 15, 2022, in Norman, Oklahoma. The son of Wesley A. Pierce and Ellen B. (Underwood) Pierce, he was born December 27, 1953, at University Hospital in Oklahoma City.

Jimmy grew up in Pointon City and later moved to Midwest City. He was the fifth child. Jimmy was always a caregiver to his two younger sisters, growing up, and would later become a caretaker for many of those in his life. Once he was older, Jimmy moved to Los Angeles, California. While there, he ran a laundromat, gas station, and began delivering flowers for a local florist. Jimmy would often deliver flowers to celebrity's homes and would get their autographs. He also delivered flowers to some celebrity grave sites, including Marilyn Monroe.

After several years in California, Jimmy and his partner, Gary Whitaker, moved back to Midwest City to be take care of his mother until she passed. After his mother's death, Jimmy and Gary move to Oklahoma City and cared for other family members. He dedicated his life to caring for others. After Gary's death, Jimmy moved in with his oldest brother, Wes, in Newcastle, to care for him until Wes's passing. After this, Jimmy lived in Minco until he got sick from COVID. It was then that he moved to Blanchard to be with his sister, Lillie and her husband, Larry.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jesse L. Pierce and Wesley H. Pierce; two sisters, Cindy L. Pierce and Margaret D. (Stevens) Pierce; and two nephews Dylan T. Pierce and Joshua L. Stevens.

He is survived by one sister, Lillie L. (Pierce) Hutcherson and her husband, Larry; one brother, Ralph J. Pierce and his wife, Wilma F. (James); and many other loving friends and family members in Oklahoma, Texas, California, and North Dakota.

If Jim had a word for everyone today, it would be, "Be kind, be forgiving, be loving, be thankful, and love always!".

Rest in peace little brother. Your work on Earth is done. Soar in the Heavens!

A memorial service will be held from 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M., Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 1013 North Carr Drive, Newcastle, OK 73065.