Charles (Sonny) Leon Pierce Sr. was born May 17, 1937 in Clarke County Virginia. He passed away on August 20, 2016 at his home in Montross, Virginia.
Charles L. Pierce was a long time educator, coach and administrator. He moved to Westmoreland County in 1974, where he eventually became Superintendent of Westmoreland County Public Schools, until he retired in 1994 at the age of 54.
Sonny, as his friends called him, enjoyed fishing, traveling, spending time with his grandchildren, coaching kids and spending time with his loving wife Nell.
He was the son of the late Charles and Annie Pierce of Berryville Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Nell Bane Pierce, of 58 years, four sons Charlie Jr, Roger (Sheri), John and Michael (Elizabeth) and seven grandchildren Zach, Paige, Nick, Paul, Russ, Megan and Sean.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Gerald Pierce, of Berryville Virginia.
There will be two memorial services. The first one will be on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 2pm at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church in Montross, Virginia, with a reception to follow at The Fellowship Hall. The second memorial will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Enders Funeral Home in Berryville Virginia. Visitation will be from 10am – 11am with the Memorial Service to begin at 11am.
In Lieu of Flowers the family asks that donations be made to Westmoreland Fire Department, PO Box 222, Montross, Virginia 22520
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