John Albert "Bucky" Pierce

John Albert “Bucky” Pierce, 88, went home to be with the Lord Jesus on April 22, 2025. He is survived by his wife of nearly 69 years, Clara Jane Pierce, sister Betty Hargrave, daughter Deborah Jean Kelley (Ken), son Kenneth Wade Pierce (Karen), granddaughters Andrea (Larry), Danielle (Matt), & Kaylynn, as well as great-grandchildren Zach, Mason, Declan, & Madilyn, and countless extended family members.

Bucky was born in Newport News as number 7 of 8 children. He met Jane when they were teenagers and the two were married at 19 years old in 1956. In 1964, now with Deb and Kenny in tow, the family moved to Carrollton and John & Jane lived there ever since.

Bucky was a hard-working man who retired from the Newport News Shipyard where he worked as a quality inspector. He was an avid fisherman and loved observing God’s creation. Bucky enjoyed feeding the birds, watching the deer, and seeing any other critters that trapsed into the backyard. An honest man, he openly spoke of his human nature and need for the Lord’s grace and forgiveness. He will forever be remembered as someone who would do anything to help a person in need, and to tell them a good story while doing it.

Bucky’s loved ones will receive guests for a time of remembrance on Saturday, April 26th between 12:00pm-3:00pm at the family home in Carrollton. The family asks for your prayers and encouragement but requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to one of Bucky’s favorite organizations, the Isle of Wight Christian Outreach Program. Donations can be made online at iowcop.net or mailed to P.O. Box 253, Smithfield, VA 23431

Online condolences may be registered at www.littlesfuneralhome.com