March 19, 1951-Aug. 20, 2025
James Michael Pierce ¨Mike¨ passed peacefully surrounded by family in Natchitoches, LA. on Aug. 20, 2025 at the age of 74.
Mike is survived by his wife, Teresa Barmer Pierce; son, J. Tyler Pierce (Madeline) of Breaux Bridge; grandsons John Maxwell, Porter James and Morgan Douglas Pierce; sisters Brenda Pierce Falanga (Jimmy) of Metairie, Miriam (Patti) Fern Pierce of Lewiston, Sandy Pierce Shows (Mark) of Brandon, MS.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father James Murray Pierce and Dorothy Fowler Pierce of Kentwood and brother John Murray Pierce of Amite.
Mike was born on March 19, 1951 in Magnolia, MS. He was a graduate of East Jefferson High School in Metairie, LA. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 1973 with a degree in Agriculture where he was a proud member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. He married Teresa Barmer in 1980.
Mike had a long, successful career in Agriculture throughout the states of Mississippi and Louisiana. Mike loved Natchitoches and his home on the Cane River, boating and fishing off his pier. He had a life-long love for the outdoors and gardening to which he became a Master Gardner.
Mike was passionate about sports, especially anything LSU or Saints related. He was lovingly known by family and friends as a music and history buff. He was an active and dedicated First Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Natchitoches where he also taught Sunday School.
A visitation will be held from 9 a.m.-11am Saturday, Aug. 23, at First Presbyterian Church of Natchitoches, 114 Bienville Street with a memorial service at 11 a.m. There are plans for a graveside service at Lewiston Baptist Church in Kentwood LA at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to First Presbyterian Church of Natchitoches, 114 Bienville Street, Natchitoches, La. 71457.