Preston B. Pierce Sr.

Preston’s Story Preston Brooks Pierce was born May 25, 1920, in Chester, Pennsylvania. He was called home on April 4, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents, Essie Buckley and Ollie Pierce Jr. He was the oldest of 3 children, Talbert Buckley(deceased)Hila and Joann Johnson (Ed deceased). Preston spent his entire life in the city of Chester. He attended school in Chester and graduated from Chester High School. He married Marie Riley in 1983. They were married for 39 years. Combined, they had seven children. Preston was predeceased by his son Preston Pierce Jr.(Maize). His surviving children are Vanessa Pierce Richardson (Harold-deceased); Retha Onitiri(Tunda); Sandra Riley; Franklin Riley(Delores);James Riley(Robin); Edwin Riley(Sharon). Preston was employed at the Chester shipyard and worked as a ship fitter and later retired from that position. He and his wife Marie opened Marie’s Card and Gift Shop in which they both were managers. Preston was an active member of Murphy A.M.E. Church. He was a past Chair of the Trustee Board, and a member of the Senior Usher Board. He was also a member of the Usher Association of Chester and Vicinity. He was a member of the Chester West Branch YMCA, and a member of the local and international branch of Y’s Men. He was also a board member of the Rocky Run YMCA. Preston became a Mason and joined Franklin Lodge #58, Prince Hall Affiliation in which he was Past Master and a member for over 50 years. He held the position of Financial Secretary for over 20 years and taught classes in which a few were named after him. He was a member of the Charles E. Godon Consistory, #65, and served as Past Thrice Potent Master, and was elevated to Grand Inspector General 33°. He joined Minaret Temple, #174, Ancient Egyptian Order Nobles of Mystic Shrine. He belonged to Omega, #12, Royal Arch Masons. He was part of Leah Chapter, #27, Order of the Eastern Star. Preston Brooks Pierce lived his entire 101 years in the city of Chester, Pa. He is survived by 9 grandchildren, with Tasha Nelson and Beth Richardson being the oldest. He has 3 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Murphy AME Church.

Preston B. Pierce Sr.

May 25, 1920 - April 4, 2022