James Michael Pierce ¨Mike¨ passed peacefully surrounded by family in Natchitoches, Louisiana on August 20, 2025 at the age of 74. Mike is survived by his wife, Teresa Barmer Pierce; son, J. Tyler Pierce (Madeline) of Breaux Bridge; grandsons John Maxwell, Porter James, and Morgan Douglas Pierce; sisters Brenda Pierce Falanga(Jimmy) of Metairie, Miriam (Patti) Fern Pierce of Lewiston, Sandy Pierce Shows(Mark) of Brandon, Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his mother & father James Murray Pierce & Dorothy Fowler Pierce of Kentwood and brother John Murray Pierce of Amite.
Mike was born on March 19, 1951 in Magnolia, Mississippi. He was a graduate of East Jefferson High School in Metairie, Louisiana. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 1973 with a degree in Agriculture where he was a proud member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. He married Teresa Barmer in 1980. Mike had a long, successful career in Agriculture throughout the states of Mississippi and Louisiana. Mike loved Natchitoches and his home on the Cane River, boating and fishing off his pier. He had a life-long love for the outdoors and gardening to which he became a Master Gardner. Mike was passionate about sports, especially anything LSU or Saints related. He was lovingly known by family and friends as a music and history buff. He was an active and dedicated First Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Natchitoches where he also taught Sunday School.
A visitation will be held from 9am-11am Saturday, August 23 at First Presbyterian Church of Natchitoches, 114 Bienville Street with a memorial service at 11am. There are plans for a graveside service at Lewiston Baptist Church, in Kentwood Louisiana at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to First Presbyterian Church of Natchitoches, 114 Bienville Street.Natchitoches, La 71457.
