Harold R. Pierson

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Harold R. Pierson, age 87, of Coatesville, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 7, 2014 in his residence.

Born May 2, 1927 in New Winchester, he was the son of Benny Pierson and Ercie (Sears) Pierson.

He married Marie "Ileen" Wright, and she survives.

He graduated from New Winchester in 1945.

Harold was a farmer. He was a member of the Whitestone Christian Church, Masonic Lodge, York Rite, Blue Lodge and the Parke County Low 12 Club.

He made stained glass. He loved fishing and being with his family.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include two sons, Danny Pierson and wife Brenda G., North Salem, and Jon Pierson and wife Brenda W., Bainbridge; sister-in-law Verla Wright, brother-in-law Jack Wright and wife Trudy, Roachdale; grandchildren Danna Graham and husband Danny, Jamestown, Bobby Pierson, Crawfordsville, Michael Pierson, Bainbridge; step grandchildren David Newman, Indianapolis, and Jennifer Williams and husband Tommie, Plainfield; great-grandchildren Kelly Graham, Justin Graham and Katie Graham, Jamestown; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, brother Leon Pierson and brother-in-law Alan Wright preceded him in death.

Services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in the Whitestone Christian Church with burial following in New Winchester Cemetery.

Send condolences to www.bousleyhaysfuneralhome.com.