Jessie "Ray" Pierce, age 66 of Rocky Top, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at his residence. He was born on November 18, 1949 in Lafollette, TN to the late John Henry and Dorothy Pierce. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He cherished his family dearly, especially his wife of 30 years, Jo Ann Pierce. He was a member of Forks Grove Baptist Church. Ray was an electrician for Eagle Bend Manufacturing for 20 years and was also was co-owner of the Mary J and Ray's Unicorn Café. He will be dearly missed. Ray is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by:
WifeJo Ann Pierce
SonsBarry Pierce and wife Brenda
David Raines and wife Cindy
John Raines
Sister.Trula Mae Collins of Taylor, MI
Brother.Walter Pierce of Taylor, MI
11 Grandchildren
7 Great-Grandchildren

Family and friends wishing to attend the graveside service will meet at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 1:45pm and will go in funeral procession to the Anderson Memorial Gardens for a 2:30 graveside service with Bro. David Raines officiating. www.holleygamble.com