Cornell Pierce was called home Sunday morning July 2, 2023. After reading his Bible, he covered up, reclined in his chair, and peacefully went to sleep. He was born December 6, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland. After attending Lake Clifton Senior High School, on September 19, 1975, Cornell decided to serve his country and joined the United States Army. He served moving up in ranks from a E-2 to a Staff Sergeant, did tours in Saudia Arabia and Kuwait, then finally leaving the military with an Honorable Discharge on August 7, 1992. While in the military, Cornell married Linda Patricia Jones and had three children, Cornell Pierce Il, Darnell Patrick Pierce, and Rachelle Deloris Pierce. He later divorced and after some time remarried and moved to Springfield Missouri. While in Springfield he was at his happiest attending Golden Avenue Baptist Church and volunteering at the Grand Oaks Mission. Cornell touched the lives of practically every person he came across and was loved by his family, church family, and community. Even though we know he is happy with his Father above, he will truly be missed and remembered here on earth.

He is proceeded in death by (mom and dad)Tinner and Jonnie Pierce, (brother)Wilbert Pierce, (brother)Levon Pierce, (brother)Cliff Pierce, (brother)Junius Pierce, (brother)George Pierce, and (sister)Barbara Colman.

He is survived and remembered by (son)Cornell Pierce Il, (son)Darnell Patrick Pierce, (daughter)Rachelle Deloris Pierce,
(granddaughters) Saniyah and Daynell, (grandson) Darnell Jr., (brother)Willie "Rattle" James/Carolette James, (brother)Muciska Pierce/Diane Pierce, (sister)Hilda James/Leroy James, (sister)Marshell "Tina" Pierce-Morris/Kimmie Morris, (sister)Vanessa Bowman/Eric Bowman, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Military Honors service will be at 11:00 am Friday, July 21, 2023, at Baltimore National Cemetery: 5501 Frederick Ave, Baltimore, MD 21228.

If desired memorial contributions may be made to: Rachelle Pierce: 121 Summerhill Dr. Columbia S.C. 29203.

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