Donnell C. Pierce Jr.

Pierce, Donnell C. Jr., age 75, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2011. Donnell was born and raised in Longview, Texas.

Donnell is survived by his wife of 48 years: Carole A. Pierce; son and daughter-in-law: Christopher C. & Ana Pierce of North Carolina; daughters and son-in-law: Denise M. & Scott D. Combs of Mooresville, Indiana and Andrea L. Pierce & her fiancé Charles Kling of West Carrollton, Ohio; grandchildren: Jasmin D. Pierce of Germany, Mia Pennington of West Carrollton, Ohio, Caitlyn & Savannah Combs of Mooresville, Indiana; mother: Pearl L. Pierce of Longview, Texas; brother and sister-in-law: Richard J. & Rebecca Pierce of Longview, Texas; sisters and brothers-in-law: Gloria D & Joseph Pipak and Judith A. & Jack Hubbs both of Longview, Texas; and numerous other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father: Donnell C. Pierce Sr. Donnell was a United States Army Veteran.

Memorial services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3797 Summit Glen Dr. Suite G100, Dayton, Ohio 45449. Arrangements in care of Newcomer Funeral Home, Kettering, Ohio.