Dr. Joseph B. Pierce M.D.

Dr. Joseph Bennett Pierce, M.D. a retired physician and resident of Jonesboro, Arkansas died unexpectedly on April 29, 2022 at the age of 75.

Joe is survived by his wife, Wanda Pierce, his children John Pierce and Deborah Cook (Jason Cook), grandchildren, Jaden and Bradley Pierce, Jackson and Carson Cook all of Jonesboro, and his sister Sherri Luttrell (Andy Luttrell) of Marion.

Joe was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on August 22, 1946 to John Bennett and Dorothy Jane Yaney Pierce.  He graduated from Rison High School in 1964 as Valedictorian of his class. August 30, 1969 he married his high school sweetheart Wanda Culp Pierce.  They have been married 53 years.  He went on to graduate from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1976.  Prior to finishing his medical degree he spent several years serving his country in the National Guard.  He spent 43 years of his life generously serving the medical community where he lived.

Visitation will be held Monday May 2, 2022 from 2:00-3:00 pm at Emerson Funeral Home.

A family only graveside service will follow after at McDaniel Cemetery.

Memorials to Mt. Carmel Methodist Church or Covenant Kids New Orleans: 611 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA 70112 .