of Little Rock, AR

February 21, 1936 - May 4, 2025

Johnny Ray Pierce, age 89, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Bee Branch, Arkansas, to John and Annie Pierce, Johnny lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep faith, and unwavering devotion to those he loved.

He graduated from South Side High School in Bee Branch and married the love of his life, Nancy Privett Pierce, with whom he would have celebrated 68 years of marriage this June. Their story began with a wink across the gym in 7th grade and grew into a lifelong partnership built on faith, laughter, and enduring love.

A devoted Christian, Johnny served as both Deacon and Elder at Arch Street Church of Christ and later at Fairview Park Church of Christ. His life was a testimony to his faithâ€"steadfast, humble, and always in service to others. His church families were as dear to him as his own, and he poured his heart into both his spiritual and everyday communities.

Johnny often reminisced about the hard work of his younger daysâ€"bailing hay, raising cows, and riding his horse, Dexter, through the fields of Bee Branch. Those early experiences instilled in him a lifelong love of the land and a solid work ethic, along with a touch of stubbornness that those who knew him came to appreciate and admire.

He spent much of his career as a skilled tool and die maker at Timex, where he was known for his precision, patience, and quiet leadership. After decades of dedicated service, he retired with the respect and friendship of many coworkers. He was a true craftsman, he took pride in doing things the right way-his way, with care and attention to detail.

Johnny was a man of many interests. He enjoyed Bluegrass music, hunting and fishing, and spending time at the family farmâ€"a place that brought him peace and joy. In his younger years, he was an accomplished athlete, remembered fondly for his competitive spirit and sportsmanship.

Above all else, Johnny was a family man. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Nancy, and four children and their spouses: Keith Pierce (Stacy), Jane Luallen (John), Kirk Pierce (Laura), and Kerry Pierce (Kerrie Anne). He was a proud grandfather to 13 grandchildren and a growing number of great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Betty Wheeler and Norma Sams, and sister-in-law, Faye Pierce. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Caitlin Johnson, whom he loved dearly and whose memory he carried close to his heart, and by his siblings, Fairel Pierce, Jeff Pierce, Roy Pierce, Annie Kennedy, Elvie Pierce, Clio Wheeler, and Lois Sneed.

Johnny loved deeply, led with strength and conviction, and left a legacy of kindness, grit, and faith that will live on in the stories, memories, and hearts of all who knew him.

Visitation will be at 1:00pm, Thursday, May 8, 2025, with funeral services following at 2:00pm at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Burial will be at Bee Branch Cemetery, Bee Branch, AR.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com