Paul Edward Pierce, 73, passed away on February 16, 2026, in Pocola, Oklahoma with his family at his side. Paul was born on August 20, 1952, in Orlando, Florida to parents Edward and Una Mae (Purdy) Pierce. Paul worked as a painter for Fort Smith Public School system for over 18 years before retiring. During his retirement, Paul did many things but, at the top of the list was enjoying the great outdoors while fishing. Paul was preceded in death by his father Edward Pierce and his father-in-law Roy Goodin.
Paul is survived by his wife of 52 years Mitzi of the home, his son James Pierce and wife Kelly of Cameron, Oklahoma, his granddaughter Katie Fenby and husband Nick of Bonanza, Arkansas, his great grandchildren Anson, Zoie, and Decker, his mother Una Mae Pierce of Cameron, Oklahoma, his siblings Daniel Pierce and wife Sincha of Sierra Vista, Arizona, Raymond Pierce of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Carol Hartley and husband Tom of Panama, Oklahoma, Nora Farmer and husband Eric of Atlanta, Georgia, and Laura Seeler of Cameron, Oklahoma, his mother-in-law Dorothy Goodin of Greenwood, Arkansas, and his sister-in-law Becky Love and husband Nick of Bonanza, Arkansas, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
The Celebration of Life Services and burial for Paul will be held privately by his family at Greenhill Cemetery. The Family of Paul Pierce will greet friends at his viewing from 5pm – 7pm on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at The Cedars on Dewey 520 Dewey Ave Poteau, Oklahoma.
The Family of Paul Pierce would like to say a very special Thank You to Pocola Health & Rehab and to Heart of Hospice for all their dedication and hard work.
Online condolences can be made at www.holtfuneralandcremation.com
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The Family of Paul Pierce has entrusted his arrangements to Holt Funeral and Cremation, 522 Dewey Ave Poteau, OK 74953, (918) 721-0026. Poteau’s Only 100% Locally Owned and Family Operated Funeral Home – Our Family, Loving Your Family Through
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