Jack Lamar Pierce, 89, formerly of Palacios passed away on December 21, 2019. He was born January 16, 1930 in Dubois, Pennsylvania to the late Eleanora Pierce White. He was raised by his maternal grandparents, George Miles Pierce and Hannah Louise Payne Pierce. He was surrounded by family at the time of passing.

He served his country in the US Air Force as an aircraft mechanic and instructor from 1947-1967. He worked as a self-employed mechanic after that, owning a service station and automotive repair shop.

In addition to his mother and grandparents, he was preceded in death by his wife Ruby Pierce.

Survivors include his son Jack L. Pierce II and his wife Rosemary; daughter Robin Pierce and Tony Buckley Jr., son-in-law; grandchildren Christopher Pierce, Elena Fuller, Megan Haggis, Audrey Gudino-Valdivia, Cory Buckley, Olivia Pierce, Stefanie Townley and Grayson Pierce and great grandchildren, who called him "Grandpa Monkey", Jason Fairfax, Basil Buckley, Brandon Pierce, Parker Pierce, Gillarose Pierce, Jaime Gudino-Valdivia, Ruby Gudino-Valdivia, Kepler Haggis, Jude Edwards, and Hazel Edwards.

Grandpa Monkey filled his time with fix it projects and family, ready to help out or travel on a moment's notice to see his kids, grandkids and great grandkids, from 1500mi drives to overseas flights.

He is loved and will be missed by all.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the Palacios Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the Palacios Cemetery where he will be interred next to his wife. Chris Webber will officiate and military honors will be provided by the VFW Post 2438.