John R. Pierce, 84, of Cox’s Creek, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at Norton Pavilion in Louisville.
He was a retired sheet metal worker who loved his church, family and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Irene Pierce; one sister, Catherine Pierce; and one brother, M.T. Pierce.
He is survived by one daughter, Cathy Owen (Nathan); one son, Ron Pierce (Gwen); two sisters, Ann Rupert and Brenda Sloane (Rudy); one twin brother, Donnie Pierce (Louise); four grandchildren, Brian Pierce (Aubrey), Brent Pierce (Tori), Austin Owen (Connor) and Taylor Clark (Zac); and one great-grandson, Brooks Owen Pierce.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Mount Washington.
Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, at Schmid Funeral Home in Mount Washington. Burial is in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to be made to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
The Schmid Funeral Home in Mount Washington is in charge of arrangements.
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