Charles Robert ‘Jerry’ Pierce, age 78

Charles Robert “Jerry” Pierce died Nov. 18 at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton after a brief illness.

He was born in Newport News, Va. and was a long-time resident of Bainbridge Island.

Charles is survived by three children Charles (Rob) Pierce Jr., Carol Rolph and Debbie Madden; his ex-wife Patricia Pierce; and a brother Elihu Pierce. Charles will be laid to rest at Kane Cemetery on Bainbridge Island; no memorial service is planned per his final requests. An online guestbook is at www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com.