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Gwin Pierce, Sr.

July 29, 1922 — January 5, 2010

Gwin Adam Pierce, Sr., 87, formerly of 108 Thunderbird Place, Spartanburg, died Tuesday, January 5, 2010. Born July 29, 1922, in Laurens, SC, he was the son of the late D. J. and Maidia Belle Reese Pierce. He was a charter member of Morningside Baptist Church and remained in the Baptist faith throughout his life. Mr. Pierce was a Veteran of the United States Army and served in the European Theatre during World War II. He was a 33rd degree Mason and a member of the Hejaz Shrine Temple. He was the originator and owner of Service Sales and Superior Auto Service and worked for more than thirty years in the insurance business. After his retirement, he opened Gwin's Golf Shop where he both made and sold golf clubs. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Mary Lou Lawson Pierce. Survivors include three children, Gwin A. Pierce, Jr. (Foy) of Greenville, Brenda P. Jacobs (Jim) of Spartanburg, and Mickey A. Pierce (Nancy) of Spartanburg; a sister, Nita P. Williams of Spartanburg; six grandchildren, Derrick Pierce of Greenville, Darryl Pierce (Susan) of Holland, MI, Torrey Jacobs (Tracy) of Boiling Springs, Patrick Jacobs (Kelli) of Spartanburg, Thomas Pierce of Washington, D.C., and Meg Pierce of Mount Pleasant; and six great-grandchildren, Grace, Mary Katherine, and Emily Pierce of Holland, MI, Hallie and Hayden Jacobs of Boiling Springs, and Garrett Jacobs of Spartanburg. He was predeceased by three sisters, Marie P. Parris, Doris P. Vassey, and Faye P. Gosnell; and two brothers, Curtis Pierce and Maxwell Pierce. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2010, at the home of Mickey and Nancy Pierce, 128 Burnett Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29302. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 901 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gwin Adam Pierce, Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.
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