James “Jimmy” Pierson, 59, of Virginia died Dec. 17, 2021, at his home.James “Jimmy” Pierson, 59, of Virginia died Dec. 17, 2021, at his home.
He was born Feb. 20, 1962, in Rushville, a son of Arthur and Linda Hamm Pierson.
Surviving are three sisters, Paula Matthews (and Terry Comiskey) of Browning, Joyce (and Brian) Butler of Soldier, Iowa, and Judy Swan of Beardstown; one brother, Leonard Pierson of Browning; 13 nieces and nephews; and numerous great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Roscoe Pierson; and one nephew, Raymond “RC” Gossage.
He attended Browning Grade Schools and Rushville High School. He began working with his father as a commercial fisherman and logger at a young age. He later started a career in construction working with Laborer’s Union #477. After a boating accident, he helped farmers around the Cass County area.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown with Wyatt Sager officiating. Burial was in the Browning Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Colwell Memorial Home.
Condolences may be sent to www.colwellmemorialhome.com or on Facebook at Colwell Memorial Home.
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