EUEL PIERCE:
Euel Pierce passed away in June 2011.
He served on the Katy ISD School Board in the 1970's and 1980's.
He was the Vice-President of the Board in 1981-1982, and was the President of the Board in 1982-1983.
Mr. Pierce served in the age when those on the school board were upstanding citizens who were elected because of the high regard others had for them. Usually they were successful businessmen/women.
What a shame it is that our school district and our local papers do not find the time to honor someone such as Mr. Pierce for his service to our community.
Euel Pierce, Jr.
From the Panola Watchman
A memorial service for Euel Pierce, Jr. will be held at noon Saturday, June 25, 2011, at Rehobeth United Methodist Church. Interment will be at Rehobeth Cemetery. Mr. Pierce passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 in Katy.
Euel Pierce was born June 24, 1945 in Panola County to Euel Pierce, Sr. and Johnnie Biggs Pierce. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1963 and from Stephen F. Austin State College in 1967. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Willie Thomas (Woody) Pierce and Glen Harold Pierce.
Mr. Pierce is survived by three children, Erin Hooker and husband Andy, of Flint, Scott Pierce, of Mansfield, and Michael Pierce, of Spring; three grandchildren, Jack Hooker, Thomas Hooker and Emma Pierce. He is also survived by two brothers, Joe Pierce, of Whitehouse and Bob Pierce and wife Erma, of Nacogdoches; three sisters, Jeanell Webster and husband Wade, of Houston, Martha Mireur and husband Joe, of Katy, and Kathy Taylor and husband Randy, of Austin; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.