Thomas "Tommy" Pierce

Mr. Thomas I. Pierce (Tommy), age 74, of Savannah, Georgia died peacefully at 5:31 p.m., Sunday, June 11, 2017, from respiratory failure.

Tommy was born on December 21, 1942 in Savannah and was a lifelong area resident. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and prior to retirement served as a trust officer for Savannah Bank and Trust.

He is survived by his cousins, George and Mary Pierce and family, Dorothy Pierce Anderson and family, Madlyn Pierce Howard and family, as well as numerous other cousins and dear friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife Barthela Jo Wrather Pierce, brother, James Pierce and parents, James and Mildred Pierce.

A graveside memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at the South Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. Officiating will be Bro. Robert Baker and remarks and eulogies by Anne Hoke and Jim Story.

Online condolences can be made at, www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com