Pierce – James "Jim" Pierce, age 84, of Callahan, Florida passed away after a brief illness. He was born in Benham, Kentucky on April 28, 1940, to the late Harold Pierce and Clara Belle Blevins Pierce. Jim was raised in Lynch, Kentucky and graduated from Lynch High School in 1958. While in high school, Jim excelled in all sports and was team captain and quarterback for the Lynch Bulldogs football team. Following high school, he married his best friend and high school sweetheart, Carolyn "Sue" Greer on June 13, 1959. Jim and Sue moved to Jacksonville, Florida in the early 1960's where he raised his family and worked for over 40 years. For the past 20 years, he and Sue have resided in Callahan, Florida. During his retirement, he and Sue loved traveling, especially back to their hometown of Lynch, KY to be in the mountains and see their childhood friends and family. Jim loved reminiscing about growing up in a small coal mining town and sharing his memorable stories. In his free time, he enjoyed playing golf, watching classic movies and listening to gospel music, but his favorite pastime was watching ALL sports, especially golf, football and the Kentucky Wildcats.

Jim was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Carolyn "Sue" Pierce, daughters Jamie Nipper of Callahan, FL, Sheree (George) Williams of Jacksonville, FL, and Robin (Mike) Stewart of Young Harris, GA; brother Jack (Mickey) Pierce of Asheville, NC; sisters Carol Ann Riley of Los Angeles, CA and Pam Senn of Chucky, TN; grandchildren Tiffney (Jason) Brewer, Ashley (Tye) Accarpio, and Jeff Stewart; great grandchildren, Macy Rohn, Jake Rohn, Kingston Whitehead, Dylan Brewer, Daniel Brewer and Clayton Brewer; along with extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers-in-laws Don Riley and Terry Senn.

Jim's family will celebrate his life privately. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, FL 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.