Obituary of Raymond M. Pierson

Raymond M. Pierson, Sr. of Nokomis passed away March 24, 2008. He was 74. He was born December 8, 1933 in Manhattan, NY. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Pierson. Survivors include his wife, Janet; children: Alecia Brown of Greenswood, CO, Ann Marie Wirfs of Hagerstown, MD, Eddie Pierson of Port Orchard, WA; Raymond, Jr. of Venice, Kim Garcia of Elkridge, MD, Mike Henderson of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Kelley Frick of Ocean Pines, MD, Jeff Henderson of Baltimore, MD; nineteen grandchildren; brothers Everett of Santa Rosa, CA and Jack of Onley, VA; and sister, Margie McGrath of Chincilla, PA. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:30 PM, Thursday, March 27 at Farley Funeral Home, Venice Chapel. Memorial Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2801 Fruitville Road, Suite 250, Sarasota, FL 34237 or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.