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- Gary E. Pierce, 55, of Hillsboro passed away as a result of a massive heart attack and was found in his home Feb. 14, 2021.
He was born Sept. 2, 1965 in Wilmington, the son of the late Joseph H. Pierce and Marjorie (Douglas) Pierce.
He was a 1983 Hillsboro High School graduate. He went on to earn an associate of applied science in human services degree at Chatfield College.
Gary worked as an advocate for adult individuals with disabilities as their job coach, helping them learn, accommodate and perform their work duties.
Gary was loyal and kind-hearted and never knew a stranger. He always saw life sunny side up. He loved talking about cars and motorcycles.
In addition to his mother, Gary is survived by his aunt, Patricia Pierce Hope of Hillsboro; several cousins, with one especially close cousin, Sherri (Wisecup) Smithson of Loveland; and a lifelong best friend since kindergarten, Dennis Irwin of Hillsboro.
Burial will be in the Sugar Tree Ridge Cemetery.
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