Richard Percy Pierce, Sr., 88, passed away April 1, 2023.  He was born in Isle of Wight Co., Virginia. The son of the late Gibson Jerry Pierce and Mary Eley Pierce.  He was also predeceased by his sisters, Carolyn Godwin, Fannie Jubenville, Jerry Powell and Janet Eure.  He served in the Virginia National Guard for ten years and later went on to work and retired as a warehouse manager for Commonwealth Storage.  Percy was a member of Providence United Methodist Church where he served in numerous positions.  He was also a member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, Charter member of the Tidewater Model Soaring Society, and member of the League of Silent Flight.

Percy is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Josephine Worrell Pierce; daughter, Wanda Susan Prescott and husband Frank; son, Richard Percy Pierce, Jr.; grandchildren, Amanda Brooke Dalton (Lucas), Christopher Neil Shea (Sarah), Zachary Aaron Pierce (Ashley), Michelle Leigh Prescott, Stephen Pierce Prescott; great grandchildren, Zaylie Faith Kitchens, Katie Walker Pierce, Elijah Michael Dalton, Adam Zachary Pierce, Aspen Olivia Dalton, Connor Owen Pierce, Virginia "Ginny" Lynn Shea, and Peyton Mary Jean Pierce; sister Barbara Lee Piland (Frank) and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory with Rev. Lisa Meyers officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Lawn Cemetery. Friends may join the family for a time of visitation Tuesday night from 6 - 7 p.m. at the funeral home and other times at the residence.  Memorial donations may be made to Providence United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3105 Providence Rd, Suffolk, VA 23434.  Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.