Richard Lee Pierce 59, passed away peacefully in his sleep with Cassandra (Cassie) Miller by his side. He was the son of the late Robert (Bob) Lee Pierce Sr. and the late Mary Francis (Bostic) Pierce. He is survived by Christopher Allen Baldwin, Eric Robert Pierce, Justin Paul Pierce, Chandra Lee Marie (Pierce) Surratt, Cody Richard Pierce, his siblings Tina Renee (Pierce) Dozier, Robert (Robbie) Lee Pierce Jr., Christopher(Chris) Michael Pierce, seven grandchildren, seven nieces and nephews, and multiple cousins. He fought a long illness for many years before waking into heaven with his parents and his beloved aunt Florence.