Paul Pierce passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 10:39 a.m. at the Maples Health and Rehabilitation. He was 90 years, 6 months, 2 days old. Paul was born to the late Ulys and Bessie (Tucker) Pierce of Prue, Oklahoma, on April 29th, 1925. He married Thelma Hall of Ava, Missouri on April 1, 1944. Paul was a master welder all his life. He loved nature and traveled extensively throughout the United States, working and sightseeing with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Gerald and David. Paul is survived by his sister, Mildred Prescott, Tulsa, OK. Three children: Sharon Isaacs (Everett), Nixa, MO., Ernie Pierce (Anna), Springfield, MO., And Patsy Moore (Larry), Ava, MO. Six Grandchildren, 11 Great – Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 5th, 2015 at 6:00p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Greenlawn South Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Friday, November 6th, 2015 at 2:oo p.m. in Holland Cemetery, Rogersville, MO. Holland Cemetery is located 0.4 miles south of Highway 60 on Highway 125.