Bennie Pierce

Mr. Bennie Pierce, formerly of Sandersville, entered eternal rest on Friday, February 21, 2025 at Christian City Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Union City, Georgia.  Funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. in the Clara-Minnie Memorial Chapel of L.M. Pierce Funeral Home with Rev. Marque Harden officiating.  Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 12 noon to 6 p.m.

In my absence, remember that my spirit lives on and is no longer bound in this earthly tabernacle.  Life has many struggles and with the help of God, we are equipped to overcome the obstacles in our lives.  In a few of his parting words, Bennie was asked how are you doing?  His response was I’m alright.  “Don’t worry about me, you can’t undo what God has done.  You just have to accept God’s will, and God’s will, will be done.”

Bennie Lee Pierce, Jr. was born June 1, 1951 to Bennie Pierce, Sr. and Alberta Hodges  Pierce, in Sandersville, Georgia.  Bennie was one of eleven children.

Bennie grew up in and around the Sandersville/Oconee, Georgia areas, along with his parents and siblings.  They lived on what is known as the “Old Home Place” in Oconee, Georgia.  There, the family farmed and shared cropped.  Later the family moved to Sandersville, Georgia, where Bennie attended and graduated from T.J. Elder High School.  After graduation,  he joined the United States Army where he served and received an Honorable Discharge.  Bennie moved from Washington County, Georgia to Atlanta, Georgia where he worked  various jobs until he was unable to work.  He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.  And upon every opportunity he would share God’s word, his faith and trust in Jesus Christ.

He was predeceased by his father, Bennie Pierce, Sr., and mother, Alberta Hodges Pierce; brothers:  Ed Lee Pierce, Selvin Pierce and Cleveland Pierce.

Mr. Bennie Pierce, Jr. leaves to cherish his memories three children:  one son – Jermaine Rucker of Atlanta, GA; two daughters:  Keatra Rucker and Mya Pierce – both of Atlanta, GA; one grandson:  Jammerson Jackson; two granddaughters:  Zaria Rucker and Bella Rucker of Atlanta, GA; his siblings:  Melvin (Dorothy) Pierce, Alvie (Edward) Barlow of Sandersville, GA, Iralene (Zeb) Betha of Augusta, GA, Wanna (Evelyn) Piece and Ennis Pierce of Atlanta, GA, James (Wanda) Pierce of Lakeland, FL, one sister-in-law:  Irene Pierce of Tennille, GA; a special friend:  Theresa Blonton  and nurse Jan  Davis, both of Atlanta, GA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.