Jimmy Pierce

OBITUARY

LAGRONE FUNERAL CHAPEL

SEPTEMBER 7, 2007

ROSWELL DAILY RECORD--NEWS

PIERCE, JIMMY LEE JIM - Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 10, 2007 at Grace Community Church for Jimmy Lee Jim Pierce, age 54, of Roswell, who passed away September 6, 2007, in Midland, Texas. Rev. Rick Hale of Grace Community Church will officiate, assisted by Pastor Rubie, with interment to follow at South Park Cemetery.

Jim was born May 24, 1953 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Wanda Lynn McElvaney.

Jim married Fawn Alcorn in Roswell on July 8, 1995. She survives him at the family home, along with their beloved dog, Juneau.

He is also survived by his parents, Lynn and Gene McElvaney of Roswell; in-laws Rex and Bobbi Alcorn of Roswell; brothers-in-law David Alcorn of Roswell, Dennis Alcorn and his wife Debby of Prosper, TX, Gene McElvaney III and his wife Janet of Oklahoma City, OK and Sue Teague and her husband Troy of Roswell. Jim is also survived by his favorite Aunt Vera Lee, as well as many uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his sister Janet Green and his maternal grandparents, Vala and O.M. Howie.

Jim graduated from Goddard High School in Roswell in 1971. Music was an important part of Jims life and one of his greatest passions. He attended McMurry University on a vocal scholarship, participating in KIVA, and graduating in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He loved to relax by playing his guitar and banjo, or picking out a tune on the keyboard. Friends would often receive one of his favorite CDs in the mail with a simple note,

Thought you would enjoy... Jim.
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Visitation

LaGrone Funeral Chapel
900 South Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Sunday, September 9, 2007
12:00 PM TO 7:00PM

Service

Grace Community ChurchH
935 W. Mescalero
Roswell, NM  88201
Monday, September 10, 2007
11:00 A. M.

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203

Memorial Contributions

Roswell Humane SocietyH
703 E. McGaffery
Roswell, NM  88203

Harvest Ministries
P. O. BOX 3993
ROSWELL, NM  88202

Cowboy Bell Scholarship
First United Methodist Church
Roswell, NM  88201