James Pierce Obituary

James LeRoy Pierce, son of Emmett Lucius Pierce and Lenora Ethel Herring was born in Parrott, GA on March 5, 1923. He graduated from Parrott High School in 1940 and obtained a M.S. degree in Commercial Science from Benjamin Franklin University in Washington, D.C. in 1945. During the time he lived in Washington, he worked for William Claybaugh and Company as a C.P.A and was the youngest person to pass the C.P.A. exam at that time. In 1949, he moved to Albany, Georgia and in 1950, opened Puckett and Pierce, C.P.A.'s with Ray H. Puckett. Their partnership lasted until 1978, when Mr. Puckett retired.After a whirlwind courtship lasting only 6 weeks, he married Ruth Dean Ford in 1952. They had one daughter, Tina. James believed that "a citizen should serve his country and contribute in making his neighborhood a better place to live". He was a civic leader in Albany and was a member of Rotary International, GA Society of C.P.A.'s, Sons of the American Revolution, Southwest Georgia Genealogical Society, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Toastmasters, Thronateeska Heritage Society, Chamber of Commerce, United Fund and Happy House. He served as President for many of these organizations. In 1979, he sold his accounting practice to his partners, retired at age 56, and never regretted it!In 1982, the Pierce's relocated to Ft Worth, Texas to enjoy life with their granddaughter, Melissa Pierce Wilson and grandson, James Carson Wilson. In 1986, the family moved to Bribie Island, Queensland Australia. They built a beautiful home overlooking Moreton Bay that he named "Realization". There were many happy times at their home, including visits from his brother, Malcolm E. Pierce and family.In 2001, the Pierces moved to Longmont, Colorado to be closer to family and lived there until James died on September 2, 2010. James had three passions: his professional life as a C.P.A., his hobby of genealogy, and his love of Australia, the land and the people. He was a wonderful provider and an intellectual with a wide array of interests including art, music, politics and travel. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; his daughter, Tina; grandchildren, Melissa and James; and his brother, Malcolm and his family. He led a remarkable and interesting life and was loved. He will be missed.

James Pierce Obituary

March 5, 1923 - September 2, 2010