Dr. James Graham Pierce, 97, of Anderson died on April 1, 2019 at Community Hospital following an extended illness.
He was born on August 2, 1921 at Poseyville, IN. His parents were Opal Jesse and Edith Elizabeth (Endicott) Pierce. He married Elizabeth Feasey on April 14, 1945.
He entered the Army in 1942, then in April 1944, graduated from IU School of Dentistry under Army Specialized Training Program.
He started his dental practice in Anderson, IN on March 3, 1947 and retired in August of 1987 after 40 years.
Dr. Pierce was an active supporter of his community and a life member of American Dental Association; President of the Madison County Dental Society. He was a Trustee and Elder of First Presbyterian Church; a 75 year member of Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge and a life member of the American Legion Post #127.
He was awarded "Sagamore of the Wabash" by Governor Robert Orr in 1988. He was also awarded naming of the pre-function area outside Eykamp Hall in the Ridgeway University Center at the University of Evansville.
Survivors include: two children, Joseph (wife, Kay) Graham Pierce of Union, Kentucky and Susan Elizabeth (Pierce) (husband, Lewis) Grover of Boulder, Colorado; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. O. J. and Edith Pierce; and wife, Betty Pierce.
Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service. The burial will take place in East Maplewood Cemetery.
The Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Betty Pierce Scholarship Fund at Madison County Community Foundation; 33 West 10th Street Suite 600; Anderson, IN 46016.
Post online condolences at www.rozelle-johnson.com.