Samuel L. Pierce
October 2, 1935 - January 30, 2021
Samuel Laverne Pierce, 85, of Powell, Ohio passed away on January 30, 2021 in Powell, Ohio. He was born on October 2, 1935 in Richwood, Ohio to the late Fred and Hazel Pierce. Sam was in sales and opened is own agency in 1976. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. Sam was a member of the Grace Polaris Church and was highly active there with his faith. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and grew wonderful roses and tomatoes. Sam married his wife, Karen Williams on April 27, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio, both raised their surviving children, Athena (Tim) Abraham, Stephen (Judy) Pierce, Derek (Tammy) Pierce, Joel (Leslie) Pierce, Alex (Rita) Pierce, and Doug Pierce; 13 grandchildren, Kevin Abraham, Kyle Abraham, Zachary, Kristie Carte, Tyler, Seth, Sean, Jacob, Abby, Ben, Elizabeth, Jonas, and Josiah; four great-grandchildren, Ian Abraham, Kyleigh Abraham, Miley, and Alaina; brother, Rex Pierce; sisters, Connie Rizor and Carolyn Kater. Sam is preceded in death by his Parents, Wife, Karen Pierce, and sister, Barbara Anderson. A Private Family Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell 450 W. Olentangy Street Powell, Ohio 43056. Memorial Contributions may be made to Polaris Grace Church 8225 Worthington Galena Road Westerville, Ohio 43081.
Samuel Laverne Pierce, 85, of Powell, Ohio passed away on January 30, 2021 in Powell, Ohio. He was born on October 2, 1935 in Richwood, Ohio to the late Fred and Hazel Pierce. Sam was in sales and opened is own agency in 1976. He proudly served... View Obituary & Service Information