Garland Thomas Piercy, 74, of Cox’s Creek, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, at Jewish Hospital. He was born Jan. 6, 1952 in Jefferson County to the late Jack and Ellen Gootee Piercy.
He retired from Colgate Palmolive after 29 ½ years as a pipefitter, welder, maintenance and union representative. During his time there, he made many new friends who were like family. He and his co-workers spent many lunch breaks eating in the park on the riverbank near the plant.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of the Bardstown Moose Lodge 2408 and Bardstown American Legion Post 121.
He loved the outdoors – hunting, fishing and visiting neighbors on the lake while riding in his golf cart with his fur pal Sam. He and his wife spent many happy times at the Kahlua Beach Club in Fort Meyers, Fla., where he could be found with his toes in the sand and a cold beverage in his hand. He was an avid Kentucky Wildcats fan and always cheered the loudest for them.
He was a devoted family man and was very proud of them, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Mildred Virginia Dennison; and four brothers, Jack Piercy II, William Piercy, Freddie Piercy, and Robert Piercy.;
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Piercy of Cox’s Creek; three sons, Aaron Piercy of Custer, Bill Piercy (Jeanette) of Mount Washington and Chris Piercy (Tina) of Taylorsville; five grandchildren, Jacob Thomas Piercy (Haley), Abigail Piercy, Catherine Altry (Cabe), Kaitlen Bricken (Daniel) and Reagan Piercy; and six great-grandchildren, Hunter, Maybre, Hadlee, Bentley, Juniper, Oliver and one more due in June 2027.
The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home with cremation to follow.
Visitation is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at the funeral home.
The Trent-Dowell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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