James Pierce Mr. James Pierce, age 58, of Nashville passed away Sunday, August 28th, 2016 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus, in Grand Rapids, MI. James was born in Battle Creek, MI on October 5, 1957, the son of Della (Goodin) and James Pierce. He was raised in the Battle Creek Michigan, and graduated from Harper Creek, in 1976. He continued his education receiving his Bachelor Degree from Western Michigan University in Criminal Justice and later completed his Master Degree at Wayne State University in Library Science and Information. James served in the U.S. Army where he specialized in military intelligence. He was Honorably discharged in 1993 after achieving the rank of Second Lieutenant. After leaving the military James was employed as a civilian prison guard for several years. James enjoyed traveling with his father watching him work on sprint cars and dirt modified cars at local dirt tracks and several larger tracks including Eldora Speedway. Along with his mother, James enjoyed watching collecting DVD's movies and watching English mystery movies. James is survived by his father James Pierce, his sister Deborah Crandall, brothers Thomas (Nancy) Caswell, and John (Cynthia) Pierce, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Della Pierce. A Memorial Service with full military honors provided by the American Legion Post 45 in Hastings, MI. will be held at The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, MI, at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 2, 2016 with Pastor Susan Trowbridge officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Barry County Humane Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net