James Hardy Pierce

James Hardy “Jim” Pierce, age 90, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 12:00 until 1:30pm Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A graveside service will follow at 2pm Saturday at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS.

Mr. Pierce was born October 26. 1935, to Homer Steen Pierce and Ida Lee Mullican Pierce in Harrisville, MS. He was married to Mary Lou Wood Pierce. Mr. Pierce was a member of Crossgates Methodist Church in Brandon, MS. He worked for 42 years in management for Continental Can Company which later became Stone Container Corporation in Flowood, MS.

He enjoyed watching westerns and spending time with family. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him.

Mr. Pierce was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Lou Pierce; parents, Homer and Ida Lee Pierce; brothers, Homer Pierce, Jr.; Franklin Pierce, and Bennie Joe Pierce.

Mr. Pierce is survived by his sons, Kenneth Pierce and Steven Pierce; daughter, Kristi Pierce Myers; grandchildren, Blake (Stacey) Pierce, Reese (Miranda) Pierce, Tyler (Brooke) Pierce, Ashley Pierce, Kristyn (Garland) Smith Stringfellow, Kaci (Rustin) Myers Moak, and Austin Myers; seven great grandchildren, Nolan Smith, Liam Smith, Ava Pierce, Livia Pierce, Granger Moak, Jameson Moak, and Lilly Marie Pierce.

Our heartfelt thanks to Sandy Thomas, a long-time friend and caregiver, for her loyalty and dedication.