Thomas Carlton Pierce
February 25, 1936 ~ September 15, 2014
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Dr. Thomas Carlton Pierce, age 78, passed away surrounded by his family at CVICU Unit, Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Thomas Reggie Pierce and Annie Mae Smith Pierce. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Edsel Pierce, Hardy Pierce and Franklin Pierce and by one sister, Nina Pierce Bethune.
Carlton attended undergraduate and dental school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He practiced general dentistry for five years in Durham, NC. He then received his Master in Prosthodontics at UNC Dental School. Carlton practiced dentistry for fifty years.
Carlton loved his work, his patients, his friends, his church, the Church of the Good Shepherd, golf, vegetable gardening, fishing and hunting. He loved his pets and his fur family.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, Nancy Wicker Pierce. He is survived by five children: Dr. W. Brooks Pierce and his wife, Dr. Kristen McCue of University Park, Maryland; Wesley H. Pierce of Durham, NC; Laura Pierce Smith and her husband, Travis S. Smith of Clayton, NC; K. Judd Pierce of Greenville, NC and Jessica G. Pierce of Raleigh, NC. He is survived by five grandchildren: Alexandra, Rose, Lucas, Emily and Cole. Carlton is also survived by one sister, Marion Pierce Strahan and her husband, Ron Strahan of Nacogdoches, Texas, along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Rocky Mount, NC on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 10:00am. A reception will be held immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd, 231 N. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC or the Salvation Army, 420 Paul Street, Rocky Mount, NC.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Dear Nancy, Tom and I are thinking of you and the children. Carlton was an incredible man and I will never forget his beautiful smile that always lit up the room. His gentle demeanor, sense of humor, and his way of making you feel as though you were the only person in the room made him so endearing. Carlton’s passing is a huge loss to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Susan and Tom Bailey
Nancy & family, We’re so sorry for the loss of our dear friend, please accept our condolences. Lita & Jake Riley
Nancy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Jan Mullen
Dear Nancy, Judd and Jessica, We are very sad to hear of Carlton’s passing. He was so special to all of us in the Keeter household. He may be gone but we will never forget him. We feel so blessed to call him our friend. Steve and I are not in town right now but our thoughts, prayers and love are with you and the family. We will see you when we return. May God wrap you in his loving arms. Love, Kathy and Steve Keeter
Dear Nancy,Larry, Jessica and Judd – I’m so, so sorry. Carlton was loved by all and was such a great uncle. We are all blessed to have had him pass through our lives. He will never be forgotten. Love, Loretta
a friend to all and a very special person to many has left us. may God bless and keep you during this most difficult time. skip sprye
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May Jehovah, the God of all comfort, help your family during this difficult time. 2 Corinthians 1 3-4 Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God.
To Carltons family; in the next few days when hurt is hard to bear may love become your shelter and may the beauty of his precious memory be your comfort. We are thinking of you and all your family. From; the members of the Latt Pierce Family (Patsy Johnson)
Nancy, I am so sorry to learn of Carlton’s passing. As you know, he and his family befriended me even before I moved to Chapel Hill and the dental school. Then, we were office mates for a time. I shall treasure all of my memories regarding the two of you. I wish you strength and courage through this difficult passage. Be well. Love, Forest