Pierson, James L. 1909-1978

James L. Pierson
Dec. 22, 1909-Nov. 11, 1978

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, November 14, 1978, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES — James L. Pierson of 2324 Carruthers St., died at 10:05 a.m. Saturday at Pawating Hospital, following a lengthy illness.

A resident of the county since 1948, he was a retired employee of the Clark Equipment Co., Buchanan.

His wife, Elsie Mae Pierson, died March 28, 1974.

Survivors include a step-daughter, Sandra Dee Hardin of Lake Village, Ark.; an aunt, Lillie Mae Worsham of Niles, and the Willie Pritchett Family of Niles.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm. Thursday at the Pifer-Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Fletcher McAfee of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call after 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.