Joseph Brent Pierce

March 7, 1970 - August 14, 2016
Joseph Brent Pierce

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Joseph “Brent” Pierce, age 46, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday August 14th, 2016.

He was born on March 7, 1970, in Wilmington, NC., the son of Cecelia and Joseph Ervin Pierce.

In his younger years Brent enjoyed spending summers with his grandfather Red in the Florida Keys. Those times contributed to his love for the beaches and water. A proud native of Wilmington, he graduated from Hoggard High School in 1989. With honor, he wore the #90 in positions on the offensive and defensive lines. Brent helped the Vikings win a State Championship during his high school career. After he graduated he joined the United States Navy and sailed the seas all over the world. Following his time in the Navy, he returned to Wilmington and worked in construction. You could always guarantee that Brent was watching and cheering for NC State Wolfpack or Washington Redskins.

Brent is proceeded in death by his father Joe Pierce, his paternal grandparents, Billy and Betty Pierce, and his maternal grandparents, Red and Cecile Bradshaw.

Brent is survived by his mother, Cecelia Coston and step-dad Larry Coston. Brent and his mom had a very special bond. He is also survived by his brother Rhett Seaton, step-brother Scott Coston, and his nieces and nephews Deryck Seaton , Erika Seaton Jones, Shiloh Seaton, Madison Coston, and Derek Jones III. He had a special place in his heart for all his friends, especially his best friends, Jeff Lennon, Terry Pennington, Taw Carson and Hannah Purvis.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 24, 2016, from 2:00PM till 3:00PM at Wilmington Funeral and Cremation Chapel. A service to celebrate Joseph’s life will follow at 3:00PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions made to Hoggard High School Football Fund, in memory of Brent, would be greatly appreciated.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S.41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099.

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Service

Wednesday, August 24, 2016
3:00 PM

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1535 South 41st Street
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-791-9099

Visitation

Wednesday, August 24, 2016
2:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Wilmington Funeral Chapel - Directions
1535 South 41st Street
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-791-9099

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  • August 19, 2016
    Darron Sims says:
    Tanglewood Sportsword

  • August 19, 2016
    Mark Immordino lit a candle:
    Lit since August 19, 2016 at 8:03:18 AM

  • August 18, 2016
    Nicole Wilkinson says:
    Missing you Buddy. Know you are in a better place.

  • August 18, 2016
    Deryck Seaton says:
    I remember you use to always talk bad about my blue devils around people. But you would text me last year during games telling me your rooting with me.. I remember you use to laugh so hard when I told you I'm getting you and RG3 bedroom set.. i remember our last time together at the baby shower... we had a great time.. I will always cherish that memory.. love you man

  • August 18, 2016
    Nancy&Taw Carson says:
    He Was Our Best Friend, Taw&Brent Had A True Friendship, Brent Will Be Sorely Missed, WeLove You And You Will Always Be In Our Hearts, Gone But Never Forgotten, Rest In Peace Till We Meet Again, Cecilia You Have Our Deepest Condolences and Sympathies. Taw&Nancy Carson