Fred Elton Pierce, Jr.

At the age of 79, Fred Elton Pierce Jr. went to be with his Lord on the morning of Saturday, November 27, 2021.

Freddie was born to Fred Elton Pierce, Sr. and Georgia Lois Patterson Pierce in Mobile, Alabama.  He grew up in Toulminville, Alabama and graduated from Murphy High School in 1961 where he participated in varsity sports.  After having served four years in the United States Air Force, he attended the University of South Alabama.  Over the years, Fred was involved in many community organizations like the Mobile Jaycees and The Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick.  As an avid runner, he could also be found in local running clubs and continued to walk regularly at Cottage Hill Park. Most recently Fred enjoyed fellowship with his neighbors and the members of Cross Culture (formerly Hope of the Nations) Church.  Freddie loved football, especially the University of Alabama and the New Orleans Saints.  He spent many years on the press team for Harrison Broadcasting and enjoyed attending countless games and interviewing players.   In his early years, Freddie had a successful career in insurance.  Later, he opened his own business as a painting contractor, experiencing the American dream of being self-employed.  

Freddie loved his family.  He was the middle child of seven children.  He was preceded in death by both his parents; his grandson Bryston Alan Gardner; his sisters Abbie Ouida Wiley, Agnes Marie (Arthur "Johnny") Daniels, and Deloris (Stanley) Bliss; his nephew Henry Oliver Wiley, Jr.; his niece Vicki Wiley Doughty and his great niece Kelsey Lynn Wiley.  Left to honor him and remember his love are his three children Stacey Pierce Gardner, Fred Elton (Donna) Pierce, III and Andrea (Gregory) Peck, along with his grandson Brendan Cole Pierce, his loving sisters Georgia Louise Pierce and Marian Elizabeth Pierce, and his brother Robert Wayne (Catherine) Pierce.  He is also survived by his first wife and mother of his three children, Marta McConnell Pierce, as well as seven nieces, two nephews, nine grand nieces, eleven grand nephews, and many great nieces and nephews.  Bonnie Jean Bryant was Freddie's faithful and loving companion since 2004.  Bonnie, her three children and her nine grand children were also family to Fred.  

Whether you knew him as "Fred", "Freddie", "Uncle Freddie", "Mr. Fred", "Little Freddie", "Mr. Pierce", or "Dad"... he was a delight to be around.  He could make you laugh, he could let you cry.  He loved to read.  He loved to run.  He loved to dance.  He would always make you smile.  He was special to us all, and we were all special to him.  

At his request, Fred's body has been donated to the University of South Alabama Anatomical Gifts Program.  Donations to the program can be made in his memory.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Volunteers of America located at 1204 Hillcrest Road, Mobile, AL 36609 on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 2:00pm.