of Jonesboro, AR

July 9, 1945 - October 15, 2020

Austin Ray Pierce, 75, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at St. Bernard Hospital. He was born July 9, 1945 in the Gilkerson Community to Elbert and Dollie (Brown) Pierce. Austin was an engineer with the Cotton Belt Railroad for 27 years until retirement. He served in the National Guard and loved rebuilding cars, gardening, drinking coffee with his buddies at Waffle House, hunting and fishing.

Austin was preceded in death by his brothers, Harley, Elvis and Gayle Patrick Pierce.

Those left behind to cherish the wonderful memory of Austin include his loving wife of 54 years, Peggy Sue (Clayton) Pierce; his son, Dr. Kevin (Sherry) Pierce; daughter, Margo (Scott) Bridger; grandchildren, Clayton Bridger, Jackson Bridger, Madison (Dean) Gericke, and Maegan Moore; great grandchildren, Oliver Gericke and Avery Moore; brothers, Elbert (Jr.) Pierce and Glen Faye Pierce; and a sister, Sandra Martin.

Chapel services will be 3 pm Tuesday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro with Bro. Stan Ballard officiating. Burial will follow at Gibson Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 1 pm until time of service.

The body will be lying in repose from 11 am until 1 pm.

Kevin Pierce, Clayton Bridger, Jackson Bridger, Scott Bridger, George Stem and Sean Stem will serve as pallbearers.

We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance while observing social distancing guidelines. All attendees must provide and wear masks upon entering and while in the building.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com