MAJ (Ret) Francis Pierce

Francis D. “Frank” Pierce Jr., 79, Clarksville, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017.
A celebration of his life will be held 11 a.m., Monday, September 18, 2017 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father John Patrick officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4-6:30 p.m. Sunday with a Vigil and Rosary to follow at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Chapel and Monday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the Church.
Pierce was born July 2, 1938 in Somerville, MA and was preceded in death by his parents, Francis D. Pierce Sr. and Mary McGuire Pierce; and his son, William Allen Pierce.
He was retired Major of the U.S. Army; a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Clarksville Civitan, Knights of Columbus, Twin State Athletic Assoc., Kentucky High School Athletic Officials, Pennyrile Umpire Assoc., TN Secondary School Athletic Assoc., North Middle TN Football Officials Assoc.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Campbell Pierce; sons, Francis (Janet) Pierce III, Gary M. (Denise) Pierce, COL (Ret) Brian C. (Jennifer) Pierce; brothers, John Pierce, Charles Pierce; sister, Linda Descheneaux; grandchildren, Alec Pierce, Francesca Pierce, Jordan Pierce and Charlie Pierce.
Military will serve as pallbearers with Knights of Columbus serving as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. On-line condolences may be made at NaveFuneralHomes.com

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