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Elmore

Pierce

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September 5, 2012

Elmore Houston Pierce, 97, of 404 S. Marion Ave., died September 5, 2012 at his residence. He was born September 5, 1915 in Covington, VA to the late Charles Pierce, Sr. and Rosa Moss Pierce. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna C. Pierce, four brothers and two sisters. Mr. Pierce received a 10th grade education at Covington School and graduated from High School in Fredericksburg, VA. At the age of 14, Mr. Pierce started to work, at the club house, a building owned by Westvaco. At the age of 20 he went to work at the Westvaco Mill where he retired in 1978 after working for 49 and a half years. Mr. Pierce was a World War II Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving in Central Pacific in the 52nd Anti-Aircraft Bn. He is scheduled to be awarded the Congressional Gold Metal for his service in the Marine Corp posthumously. In 1988, he became the first black member of the Covington City Council representing District 3. He was the only candidate for a special seat on council created as a part of a settlement of a voting rights lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union. The settlement created five voting wards for Covington, one of them the black majority District 3, from which he ran and served a four year term. He leaves to mourn his loss one daughter, Constance Barnett and husband Walter of Covington, one son, Roland Pierce Sr. and wife Ernestine of Richmond, six grandchildren, Carmaleta Bowers and husband Fred, Roland Pierce Jr., Sheila Chaplin Pierce, Keith Pierce and wife Cynthia, Jacquelyn Pierce, and Robin Pierce, all of Richmond, eleven great grandchildren, Kienda Bryce of Richmond, Kahlida Caple of West Hollywood, CA, Jonnell Landsman of Ownings Mill, MD, William Pierce of Reston, Lyndsay Niles, Esq. of Vienna, Sheena Pierce of Alexandra, Ebony Ross, Jaques Pierce both of Richmond, Sherria Anderson of San Antonio TX, Larnell Pierce, Jordon Pierce both of Richmond, four great-great grandchildren Aaliyah Thomas, Miasia Studivant both of Richmond, Knox Landsman of Ownings Mill, MD, and Lucas Anderson of San Antonio, TX, Nephews are Raymond, Charles, and Gary Pierce all of Chicago, Ill, Nieces are Rosa Mae Merritt of Iowa and LiLa Bullock of Maryland, and several great nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Active pallbearers will be Gary Wayne Twitty, Lewis P. Venable, III, Darren Venable, Steven Twitty, Thomas Twitty, Leonard Jones, T.L. Dickerson, Jr. Honarary pallbearers will be James Poteat, Linwood Twitty, and Richard Jones.
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Maddox Wickline and Family

Sep 29, 2023

Prayers for comfort and peace in the days, weeks, and months ahead.

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Ralph Oden Jr

Sep 29, 2023

I know how much you are loved and will be missed by your family. May you rest well and reunite with our loved ones on the otherside.

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ellen oden

Sep 29, 2023

hell of a brother in law and uncle to my boys ralphjr aka lil eddie jerry and alvin oden. fly high r i p u will me missed

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Jackie

Sep 28, 2023

We didn’t always see eye to eye but we always managed to laugh about it later. You were a great brother. You were also a awesome step dad to Nikki and Jr. And a super grandfather and great grandfather. I’m so glad I got to talk to you one last time❤️ I love you and will miss you. RIP

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Lisa Bush

Sep 28, 2023

You will be greatly missed. I know you and Mike are up in heaven having a big party. I miss you both so much.

I love you! I am so happy I got to say to tell you I love you.

Love you little sister Lisa

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Frenchy and Lori Parris

Sep 27, 2023

We had the pleasure of meeting Dontae at the wrestling tournaments. Our grandson Tyson started his Jr year and Dontae was a true inspiration to Tyson. He was always cheering on any teammate who was getting ready to hit the mat and he was always there when the match was over telling them good job whether they won or lost. I don't think I ever saw him that he didn't speak. He was a true blessing to anyone he ever met and I know Tyson will always have a special angel watching over him. RIP Dontae

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Lucy Brewster

Sep 27, 2023

I'm so sorry... You all are in my prayers... I'm so glad I had the honor to be friends with Brenda. Goodbye Miss P. I'll remember you always.

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Beth Smith Tucker

Sep 26, 2023

I am so very sorry for all of the family!
Hugs and prayers♥️🙏🏻.

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Ruth Lockhart

Sep 26, 2023

May She Rest In Peace. Brenda was a loving wife, mother and friend.

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Cary Linkswiler

Sep 26, 2023

My heart breaks for this community and Dontaes family! Forever a Mountie! Forever Mr. AHS! I hope and pray that Dontae and Carter are up their goofing off, because that’s the kind of joy they gave us!

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Nancy Moga

Sep 26, 2023

Sending love, peace, and sympathy to the family. So young and such a nice young man.

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Angelina

Sep 26, 2023

I didn’t really know Dante but I know that he was a good person, I’m sorry for your loss. I don’t really prey a lot but I will pray for Dante and his family.

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