Joe was born in Jamestown, KY on August 24, 1949, a son of the late Lura (Elmore) and Ray Pierce.
Joe was a hardworking man and enjoyed farming especially working around cattle. He was a lineman for Duo County Telephone Company for over 30 years to his retirement.
He is survived by his wife: Joyce Wells Pierce of Jamestown, 2 sons; Timmy and Tracy Pierce both of Jamestown, two brothers; Donald (Charlotte) Pierce of Arlington, VA and Wayne (Judy) Pierce of Anderson, IN 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren as well as a host of relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother Elvin Pierce and 2 infant siblings.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY