David Michael Pierce, 61, of Russell, Kansas, died on Monday, December 29, 2014 at the V.A. Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

David was born on November 07, 1953 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the son of Robert and Mary (Newby) Pierce.  He grew up in Coldwater, Kansas, and graduated from Coldwater High School.  Later he joined the United States Army during the Vietnam era from 1973 to 1975.  He was a retired truck driver and had lived in Russell, Kansas the last 10 years.

Surviving family include his sons Joe Pierce and wife Ky and Jason Pierce all of Alva, Oklahoma, brother Steve Pierce of Coldwater, Kansas and grandson Tyler Rio Pierce and girlfriend Wanda Demit of Russell.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A graveside service to honor David's life is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 06, 2015, at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in WaKeeney, Kansas, with Pastor Randy Gibbs officiating.  Burial will follow the graveside service.  Viewing will take place from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. on Tuesday morning, January 06th at the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuay of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.