Richard Bryan Tierce, 91, of Whitesboro passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at the Texoma Medical Center in Denison. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at the Callisburg Cemetery with Bro. Steve Miller officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday October 18, 2021, at the Meador Funeral Home in Gainesville.
Richard was born on December 24, 1929, to Roma and Ann Tierce in Mineral Wells, TX. Richard served in the United States Army for 22 years and 6 months until his retirement. After his retirement from the Army, he worked at Mayflower Van Lines for 7 years. He was a member of the Assembly of God Faith.
He is survived by his wife Mary Ann of Whitesboro; brother Tom L. Tierce of Weatherford, TX; stepchildren Judy Ann McMains of Whitesboro, Max M. Stringer Jr. of Whitesboro, and Shennell Stringer of Whitesboro; step-grandchildren Brian Paslay, Darrell and Kevin Parker, Kevin Warden, Jimmy McMains, James Dean McMains, Cassie Lefleur, Ashley Mitchell, Tom Paul Stringer. Richard is also survived by numerous step-great grandchildren.
Richard is preceded in death by his first wife Edna Ozell Tierce; parents Roma and Ann Tierce; brother Kenneth Newton Tierce; sister Bobbie Marthlyn; and stepdaughters Vonita Parker and Gloria Kay Paslay.
Always in my heart im gonna miss u you were such a great man and did so much for so many without ever asking for anything in return.. Love u pop
Until we meet again
Melissa
I will miss you papa so much , but I know your in a better place , love you papa love Shennell
Mr. Tierce was a wonderful man, always nice to me and my family. I am sending my condolences, prayers be with the family.
Mr. Tierce will forever hold a special place in my heart. I couldn’t have ask for a better neighbor. He always looked out for me and my daughter. He will be missed! Sending my thoughts and prayers to his family.
Richard was a great man, one of the nicest people anyone could ever hope to meet or have for a Friend or neighbor.
You will be Greatly missed.
Mary Ann and family I am so very sorry for the passing of this precious man! I will be praying for all of Richard’s loved ones as I know he will be sorely missed!!!