Donald Roy Pierce, Sr. 74, was born on Monday, March 12th, 1951 in Springfield, MO and passed away on Friday, June 13th , 2025 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield. He made the generous decision to become an organ and tissue donor and his donation is already making a difference.

Donald was the son of stepdad, John and mom, Joanne Stennett. He was the second of seven children. He married Carol Teague on July 1st, 1972, in Springfield, MO. He graduated from Central High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. After his service, he had multiple jobs which included owning Pierce Family Restaurant in Fair Grove, MO. He retired from Kraft-Heinz in 2021 after working twenty-three years as a Supply Utility Relief Operator. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, going to the casino, watching cheesy Sci-Fi movies and pestering the grandkids.

Donald is survived by his daughter, Leslie Turner, son, Kevin Turner (Nicki), son, Donald Pierce Jr., daughter, Dena Gravelin (Matt), and son, Timothy Pierce, along with his niece and nephews Niki Powell and Doyle and Dale Childers that he thought of as his own, siblings, Bill Pierce, Nancy Stennett, Michelle Johnston, and Cheryl Creech, sixteen grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Carol Pierce; his parents, John and Joanne Stennett; his brother, Jan Pierce and sister, Linda Pierce.

Visitation will be on Thursday, June 19th, 2025  from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at The Courageous Church North, 2848 N Broadway Ave, Springfield, MO 65803. Funeral Service will be on Friday, June 20th, 2025 at 9:30am also at the church. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5234 W. State Hwy EE. Springfield, MO 65802.

A Father's Love

It's not goodbye, it's we'll see you later.
I must step away, but you'll be stronger.
Yes, you might fall, but that's okay.
I'll help you up and get you back on your way.
I'll light up your path all through life's challenges.
I'll strengthen your walk and turn you into a challenger.
When you're lost, listen for my words, the tone of my voice; just keep moving forward.
Just grab my hand and hold on tight;
let go when you're ready, you'll be alright.
Whenever you need me, I'm always here.
Just call my name, and I'll be there.
Although you can't see me, just imagine my presence.
I'm always watching over you, staring down from heaven.