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Established 1948   Sherman - Jack Pierce was a "people person". He remembered names, events, scores, teams, families. During his many years involved in The Woods Church of Christ in sports, in education work, and with his large, extended family, he leaves behind a host of people with their own special memories of time spent with him, the boom of his big laugh, and his joy of being with them. Born at home in 1936 to Frank and Faye Pierce, he was the third child following Frank, Jr. and June. He attended Sherman schools, beginning at Crockett Elementary and graduating Sherman High School in 1954. He was an outstanding athlete with basketball and baseball as his primary sports. Jack was co-captain of the 1954 basketball team competing in the state tournament and he achieved a spot on the all-state North squad. After entering North Texas State College in the fall of 1954, Jack lettered as a Freshman and continued his basketball career there while lettering for all 4 years and graduating with a B.S. in Education. He also left an unbroken free-throw record of shots in a single game. As a graduate student at the University, he earned his Masters' Degree in Administration and Secondary Education. Jack Pierce began his career in Education at Agua Dulce ISD as a coach and teacher. In 1960 he moved back to his hometown of Sherman and spent the next 36 years in teaching, coaching, and administration with the Sherman ISD. During his years at Piner, Dillingham, and Sherman High School, Jack touched the lives of literally hundreds of students. In later years, he watched as second and even third generations enrolled. Jack had a second career as a stained glass craftsman. His many projects include local churches, Willowood Chapel and a church at a Honduras orphanage. Jack Pierce married Pat Skaggs in 1958 and they had 3 children: Jill Pierce Klendshoj and husband, David, of Frisco; Julie Pierce McIntyre and husband, Mike, of Allen; and Lee Pierce and wife, Bev, of Euless. They had 4 grandchildren: Makalee Klendshoj Bethard and husband, Justin, of McKinney; Cory McIntyre, Katie McIntyre Brinlee and husband, Jonathan, of Sherman; and Zachary Pierce of Euless; and great-grandchildren, Hayden and Jackson Brinlee. Except for his daughter, Julie, these survive him. He is also survived by his niece and nephew, Caroline Corbin Hughes and Tod Corbin. Jack was predeceased by his daughter, Julie Pierce McIntyre; his parents; his brother, Frank, Jr.; and his sister, June Pierce Corbin Collinsworth. Pallbearers for his service were Jack Skaggs, Scott Keller, Ricardo Gutierrez, Keith McLaughlin, Tod Corbin, and David Howdeshell. Services for Jack Pierce were held at the Woods Street Church of Christ under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home. Services were hell Thursday afternoon, October 23, 2020 with burial following at Cedarlawn Memorial Park. During this time please remember social distancing. Wearing a mask is appreciated. Due to Covid-19, there was no congregational singing at the church service. Donations may be made to the charity of choice.  Cedarlawn Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |