John T. Pierce Captain USN (Retired)

John T. Pierce, Captain USN (Retired)    1933-2019

John Taylor Pierce, known to all as “Jack,” age 86 of Park Springs Community, Stone Mountain, GA passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019, surrounded by his wife and children.  Jack graduated with distinction in 1955 from the United States Naval Academy, and his first tour of duty was aboard the USS John R Pierce (DD 753), the destroyer named to honor his father.  In 1963, he graduated at the top of his class from Webb Institute of Naval Architecture where he earned a Masters degree.  After a distinguished naval career, Jack retired from active service in 1980 with 26 years as an accomplished naval architect and engineer.  As a professional engineer, Jack consulted for an additional 18 years before fully retiring and moving from Charleston, SC, to Park Springs in 2007.  Jack was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He is survived by Barbara Bailey Pierce, his wife of 64 years, his daughter Anne Pierce Winsor (Mark) Lawrenceville, GA, and his two sons John B. Pierce (Patricia) Warren, MI, and James A. Pierce (B.J.) Ballston Lake, NY, along with seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter.  He is preceded in death by his parents, CDR John R. Pierce, USN, and Mary Taylor Pierce, and a grandson. Jack made many life-long friends throughout his career and several relocations, including the large group of friends at Park Springs. Over several years, Jack played the bagpipes for bands in both Charleston and Atlanta. A Celebration of Jack’s life was held at Park Springs Wednesday, December 4, 2019. An interment service will be held in Annapolis, MD, in April, 2020.

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