POTTSBORO
Kelly Bruce Pierson, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in Pottsboro.
Kelly was born December 12, 1931 in Whitewright, Texas to W.M. and Lettie Bell (Harber) Pierson. He was a graduate of Whitewright High School and graduated from McMurry College. Kelly earned his Master’s Degree from Our Lady of the Lake College and served 4 years in The United States Air Force. On September 3, 1951, he married Louise Selman. He retired from the Human Resources Department at Texas Instruments. Kelly was a member of Harless Methodist Church. Mr. Pierson was proud of being an Eagle Scout all his life and his 3 sons are Eagle Scouts as well. He coached Little League Baseball and football in Richardson.
Services will be held Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Johnson-Moore Pottsboro Chapel. Family visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Mr. Pierson’s burial will be at Georgetown Cemetery. Reverend Bill Brown will officiate.
Kelly is survived by his wife Louise of Pottsboro, TX; 3 sons, Kerry Pierson and wife Mary of Richardson, TX, Paul Pierson and wife Barbara of Plano, TX and Greg Pierson and wife Jan of West Fork, Arkansas; 1 brother, Lyndal Pierson and wife Betty of Garland, TX; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 6 brothers and sisters.
Mr. Pierson’s family has requested that donations be made to the donor’s favorite charity.
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Moore Funeral Home. Condolences may be registered at www.johnsonmoorefuneralhome.net.
