The Book of Hubert: A Life Built with Love - Joseph Hubert Pierce Memorial Program
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him sha not perish but have eternal life.”
John 3:16
THE EARLY YEARS Roots, Family, and Foundation
Joseph Hubert Pierce was born on March 4, 1943, in Plaquemine, Louisiana, to the late Lawrence Joseph Pierce and Willie Mae Eads Pierce. Baptized at an early age at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, his foundation of faith and family was laid in the heart of Iberville Parish. Educated in the local school system, he grew into a man of character before answering the call to serve his country in the U.S. Army.
On December 25, 1963, he married the love of his life, Anita Marie Luke Pierce, beginning a love story that would span 62 years. To this union, two daughters were born, and from them grew a legacy of three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
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THE BUILDER
A Life of Skill, Service, and Steady Hands
A true master of many trades, Hubert’s hands were rarely still. Whether under the hood of a car, repairing a diesel engine, or building something from raw wood, he possessed a rare blend of skill, patience, and precision. He didn’t just x things: he restored them. His workbench was a place of solutions, and his mindset was one of a builder: if it was broken, he could mend it; if it was needed, he could create it. Colleagues respected him, friends relied on him, and family admired the quiet competence he brought to every task.
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THE ROAD
Highways, Horizons, and Helping Hands
Hubert’s career behind the wheel took him down countless highways and along familiar neighborhood streets. As an over-the-road truck driver, he traversed the country, a quiet observer of America’s changing landscapes. Later, as a Pre-K bus driver, he delivered something even more precious: the laughter and safety of children. To him, driving was more than a job: it was a rhythm, a responsibility, and a form of freedom. He navigated every mile with care, whether hauling cargo or carrying our future.
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THE PROVIDER Hunter, Fisherman, and Keeper of the Land
An avid outdoorsman, Joseph found peace and purpose in nature. With a bow in hand, he practiced the patient art of hunting. With a rod and reel, he enjoyed the calm of shing. These weren’t just hobbies: they were traditions of provision, patience, and respect for the earth. He shared these moments with family and friends, passing down not just skills, but stories. He was as comfortable in the stillness of the woods as he was in the warmth of his home.
THE FAMILY MAN
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Husband, Father, and
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Above all else, Hubert cherished his family. He was a devoted husband to Anita, a loving father, a proud “Paw-Paw,” and a joyful great-grandfather. He was the life of every gathering, engaging everyone with his honesty, his earnestness, and his unforgettable laugh. He never met a stranger, only friends he hadn’t yet made. He loved hard, laughed often, and lived fully. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of his later years, and his love for them was boundless and true.
THE LEGACY
Chapter Six
Love,
Memory, and Until We Meet Again
Joseph Hubert Pierce was called to eternal rest on January 23, 2026. Hubert leaves to cherish his memories a devoted wife, Anita Luke Pierce; a loving daughter, Athena Pierce (Oscar Kitts, III), Baton Rouge, LA; two grand daughters, Courtney Pierce Barrett (Roger), and Chelsie Pierce; a grandson, Richard Long, II, Baton Rouge, LA; six great-grandchildren, Roderick Riley, Jr., Josiah Lewis, Willie (IV) Williams, Chloe Mae Williams, Leon Williams, and Corinne Lewis; two sisters, Shelia Pierce and Rubetta Davis; eight sisters-in-law Eloise Wesley, Margret (Carl) Golden, Betty (Don) Harris, Denise (Gerald) Porch, Selina Johnson and Monica Bosley, Barbara Provo Pierce, Catherine Booker Pierce; one brother-in-Law Earl Batiste; four God Children, Monica Bosley, Renata Royal, Brigitte Jackson, and Kiease Pierce; a devoted niece, Sherri Pierce, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Hubert was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Willie Mae Pierce; daughter, Gisele Marie Pierce; siblings, Randolph Lawrence, Thurgood Marshall Pierce, Ronald James Pierce, Harold Ervin Pierce, Derrick Keith Pierce, Herbert Stokey Pierce, Sr., Lois Pierce Bynum, Leora Marlene Pierce, Denise Pierce Battiste, and Gloria Pierce Dotson.
Order OF SERVICE
Processional | Pastor & Family
Reading of Scriptures | Old & New Testament
Congregational Song | Choir
Prayer of Faith | Minister/Deacon
Selection | Choir
Tributes/Expressions | Carolyn Brown & Chelsie Pierce
Selection | Choir
Obituary (Silent Reading)
Acknowledgments | Lavanecia L. James
Words of Comfort | Pastor Shedrick Winfield
Selection | Choir
Eulogy | Pastor Clyde McNell, Sr.
Final Glimpse
Recessional
We think about you always, We talk about you still, You have never been forgotten, And you never will. We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain, To walk and guide us through our lives,
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN Until we meet again.
Plaquemine
Pallbearers
ACTIVE
Alexzander Pierce, Randolph Pierce, Je ery Pierce, Marvin Dotson, Sr., Gerrin Porch, Rahmon Johnson, Kenric Delone, Gerald Porch, II
HONORARY
Oscar Kitts, III, Roger Barrett, Richard Long, II, Roderick Riley, Jr., Josiah Lewis, Willie Williams, IV, Leon Williams, Earl Battiste, Jr., Peter Booker, Layman Pierce, Allen Henderson, Theron Henderson, Classmates, Pilgrim Rest Deacons, Nephews
Acknowledgements Service Details
We know we could not have made it without you, our friends and loved ones. The compassionate thoughts, earnest prayers, encouraging smiles, comforting expressions, orals, and other countless acts of kindness brought solace to our hearts. May God forever richly bless and keep you.
OFFICIANT
Pastor Clyde McNell, Sr.
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church
23030 Talbot Drive, Plaquemine, LA 70764
INTERMENT
Grace Memorial, Plaquemine, LA
REPAST
Pilgrim Rest Activity Center
Professional Services Entrusted To:
Pugh's Funeral Home
58233 Plaquemine Street, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you. I wi come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
