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James William “Jim” Pierce was born November 8, 1936 at Watonga, Oklahoma to James Richard and Frankie Jane (McDaniel) Pierce and passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at the age of 84.
Jim was lifetime resident of the Watonga community where he owned and operated Jim’s IGA for 46 years with his wife, Reba. In 2011 Jim and Reba retired closing their lifelong business. He graduated from Watonga High School in 1954 and after graduation he married Reba Compton at Watonga, Oklahoma on June 10, 1954. Together they shared 65 years of marriage. Jim not only enjoyed running his business, he was a landowner and farmer/rancher. He loved his cattle and farming as well as cooking. He enjoyed being outdoors, but most of all he loved his family.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Reba; one son, Rodney Pierce; one granddaughter, Karlie Pierce; one sister, Frankie Humphrey and one brother, Bill Pierce.
He is survived by:
Two sons…………………….Tim and Janine Pierce of Watonga, OK
……………………………………Jerry and Laura Pierce of Watonga, OK
8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Funeral services for Jim will be held Friday, December 4th, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at the Nazarene Church in Watonga with Rev. Kason Oakes officiating. Burial will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Watonga. Arrangements by Wilkinson Mortuary of Watonga.
www.wilkinsonmortuary.com
Masks and social distancing will be required at the service.
Reba Jo Pierce was born November 22, 1935 in the rural Watonga area to Carl and Josie Compton and passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the age of 83.
Reba was a resident of the Watonga community her entire life, graduating from Watonga High School in 1954. Upon graduation she married James Pierce on June 10, 1954. Together they celebrated 65 years of marriage. Reba worked as an abstractor for 11 years for Earnest Hoberecht at Blaine County Abstract. She ran and co-owned Jim’s IGA with her husband Jim for 47 years. Reba was a farmer/rancher and a committed hard worker all her life, driving a tractor for hours with never a complaint. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with her many grandchildren.
Reba was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Dearell (Shorty) Compton, one son; Rodney Pierce and one granddaughter; Karli Pierce.
She is survived by her husband Jim Pierce of the home in Watonga
Two sons…………………………..Tim Pierce and Jerry Pierce both of Watonga, OK
Two brothers…………………….Monte Compton of Watonga and Leo Compton of Tulsa, OK
One sister…………………………Annette Morris of Harrah, OK
Eight grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild as well as numerous other family and friends.
Funeral services for Reba Pierce will be Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at the Nazarene Church in Watonga. Burial will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Watonga.
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