James Ray Pierce
James Ray Pierce, 53, passed away at home in Anchorage on December 18, 2023.
James was born in Kodiak on November 6, 1970, to Donald and Linda Pierce. He moved to Nome in 1971.
James joined the United States Army serving from 1989 to 1992. After his military service, he went on to work for Delta Airlines until 2011. James enjoyed hunting and fishing.
James is survived by his daughter Gabrielle Pierce of Kentucky; ex-wife Julie Berna of Alaska; aunt Robin Balone of Michigan; aunt Julie Nicewander of Michigan, and cousin Garret Adsuna of Alaska.
James is preceded in death by his grandparents Tom and Margo Balone and Bertha and Peter Adsuna, along with his parents Donald and Linda Pierce.
James will be laid to rest on August 2, 2024, at 3 p.m. at the Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery, 535 E 9th Avenue, Anchorage AK 99501.