Gretna…….Louie Witcher Pierce, age 78 of Gretna died Monday, August 3, 2020 at SOVAH Memorial Hospital of Martinsville.

Born April 15, 1942 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Robert Buck Pierce and Laura Witcher Pierce.  He was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte Jacobs Pierce; three brothers, Robert Pierce, Talmadge Pierce, and Mead Allen Pierce; and two sisters, Norma Burnette, and Vincent Francis.  Mr. Pierce was a member of Sheva Church of Christ and he was a former employee of Riddle Construction.  He was an Army Veteran of Korea and Vietnam.  Mr. Pierce enjoyed making knives and walking sticks by hand.  Louie had a twinkle in his eye, a ready smile, and was quick with a joke.  His love for the Lord and positive attitude always showed through.  He was always ready to help and lend a hand.  He was skilled with his hands, his knives and walking sticks found their way into the hands of people all over.  He spent his life on his own terms and he made the World a little brighter.

He is survived by two sisters, Brenda Shelton and husband, Thomas Shelton, Sr. of Gretna, and Nina Irby and husband, Frank Irby of Lynch Station; a niece, Kathleen Norcutt and husband, Okey Norcutt, Jr. of Gretna; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Sheva Church of Christ Cemetery by Ron Voss, Minister and Larry Owen, Minister.  Military Honors by American Legion Altavista Post 36 and Gretna Post 232.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at the residence, 3560 Taylors Mill Road, Gretna.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .