Ronnie Lewis Pierce was born on March 17, 1950 in Columbia, Mississippi to Homer and Iva (Cox) Pierce. He passed away on May 11, 2017 surrounded by a loving family under the care of Hospice.
Family
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ana (Legarto) Pierce. The two married April 18, 1976 in Subic Bay, Philippines. Additionally he is survived by brother Don Ray Pierce; sisters Connie Breshears, Rita Bellotti; niece Belinda; nephew Russell, Bill; great-niece Ashley; great-nephew Brandon; and his four dogs Lucky, Toby, Chester and Cujo.
Military Career and Decorations
Ronnie retired from the United States Navy after twenty three years of faithful service finally retiring as a Chief Petty Officer Aviation Structural Mechanic on January 31, 1993. He entered the Navy March of 1969 and his career took him throughout the United States and throughout the world. At the time of his retirement Chief Pierce was eligible to wear the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist designations, Navy Achievement Medal, two Meritorious Unit Commendations, two Navy Battle E awards, five Good Conduct Medals, two National Defense Service Medals, five Sea Service Deployment Ribbons and the Recruiting Service Ribbon on is uniform. In addition to these awards Chief Pierce received numerous other letters of commendations and appreciation.
Services
A graveside service with military honors provide by the United States Navy is scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 2:00 pm. All guests planning on attending the ceremony should arrive at Florida National Cemetery at 1:40 pm. Military honors will also be provided by American Legion Post 155 from Crystal River, Florida. The Patriot Guard Riders of Florida have been invited as honored guests.
Special Acknowledgements
The Pierce family would like to thank the staff at Hospice Brookside for the outstanding care provided to Ronnie during his final days.
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Family
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ana (Legarto) Pierce. The two married April 18, 1976 in Subic Bay, Philippines. Additionally he is survived by brother Don Ray Pierce; sisters Connie Breshears, Rita Bellotti; niece Belinda; nephew Russell, Bill; great-niece Ashley; great-nephew Brandon; and his four dogs Lucky, Toby, Chester and Cujo.
Military Career and Decorations
Ronnie retired from the United States Navy after twenty three years of faithful service finally retiring as a Chief Petty Officer Aviation Structural Mechanic on January 31, 1993. He entered the Navy March of 1969 and his career took him throughout the United States and throughout the world. At the time of his retirement Chief Pierce was eligible to wear the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist designations, Navy Achievement Medal, two Meritorious Unit Commendations, two Navy Battle E awards, five Good Conduct Medals, two National Defense Service Medals, five Sea Service Deployment Ribbons and the Recruiting Service Ribbon on is uniform. In addition to these awards Chief Pierce received numerous other letters of commendations and appreciation.
Services
A graveside service with military honors provide by the United States Navy is scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 2:00 pm. All guests planning on attending the ceremony should arrive at Florida National Cemetery at 1:40 pm. Military honors will also be provided by American Legion Post 155 from Crystal River, Florida. The Patriot Guard Riders of Florida have been invited as honored guests.
Special Acknowledgements
The Pierce family would like to thank the staff at Hospice Brookside for the outstanding care provided to Ronnie during his final days.
Veterans Funeral Care
Ronnie Lewis Pierce was born on March 17, 1950 in Columbia, Mississippi to Homer and Iva (Cox) Pierce. He passed away on May 11, 2017 surrounded by a loving family under the care of Hospice.
Family
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ana (Legarto) Pierce. The two married April 18, 1976 in Subic Bay, Philippines. Additionally he is survived by brother Don Ray Pierce; sisters Connie Breshears, Rita Bellotti; niece Belinda; nephew Russell, Bill; great-niece Ashley; great-nephew Brandon; and his four dogs Lucky, Toby, Chester and Cujo.
Military Career and Decorations
Ronnie retired from the United States Navy after twenty three years of faithful service finally retiring as a Chief Petty Officer Aviation Structural Mechanic on January 31, 1993. He entered the Navy March of 1969 and his career took him throughout the United States and throughout the world. At the time of his retirement Chief Pierce was eligible to wear the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist designations, Navy Achievement Medal, two Meritorious Unit Commendations, two Navy Battle E awards, five Good Conduct Medals, two National Defense Service Medals, five Sea Service Deployment Ribbons and the Recruiting Service Ribbon on is uniform. In addition to these awards Chief Pierce received numerous other letters of commendations and appreciation.
Services
A graveside service with military honors provide by the United States Navy is scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 2:00 pm. All guests planning on attending the ceremony should arrive at Florida National Cemetery at 1:40 pm. Military honors will also be provided by American Legion Post 155 from Crystal River, Florida. The Patriot Guard Riders of Florida have been invited as honored guests.
Special Acknowledgements
The Pierce family would like to thank the staff at Hospice Brookside for the outstanding care provided to Ronnie during his final days.
Veterans Funeral Care
Family
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ana (Legarto) Pierce. The two married April 18, 1976 in Subic Bay, Philippines. Additionally he is survived by brother Don Ray Pierce; sisters Connie Breshears, Rita Bellotti; niece Belinda; nephew Russell, Bill; great-niece Ashley; great-nephew Brandon; and his four dogs Lucky, Toby, Chester and Cujo.
Military Career and Decorations
Ronnie retired from the United States Navy after twenty three years of faithful service finally retiring as a Chief Petty Officer Aviation Structural Mechanic on January 31, 1993. He entered the Navy March of 1969 and his career took him throughout the United States and throughout the world. At the time of his retirement Chief Pierce was eligible to wear the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist designations, Navy Achievement Medal, two Meritorious Unit Commendations, two Navy Battle E awards, five Good Conduct Medals, two National Defense Service Medals, five Sea Service Deployment Ribbons and the Recruiting Service Ribbon on is uniform. In addition to these awards Chief Pierce received numerous other letters of commendations and appreciation.
Services
A graveside service with military honors provide by the United States Navy is scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 2:00 pm. All guests planning on attending the ceremony should arrive at Florida National Cemetery at 1:40 pm. Military honors will also be provided by American Legion Post 155 from Crystal River, Florida. The Patriot Guard Riders of Florida have been invited as honored guests.
Special Acknowledgements
The Pierce family would like to thank the staff at Hospice Brookside for the outstanding care provided to Ronnie during his final days.
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