Steven Ray Pierce, of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Russell County Hospital. He was 75 years of age.
Born on October 29, 1950, in Columbia, he was a son of the late Hollis Ray and Hazel Lea Richards Pierce. Steven was a former autobody repairman and truck driver throughout his life. He attended Lord’s Harvest Church. Steven loved old cars and attending car shows, where he would often be found talking to everyone and telling stories. Above all, Steven’s family and friends were his life. He will be deeply missed by all that knew him.
Survivors include his wife, Patty Shaw Pierce, of Russell Springs; his son, Leonard (and Betty) Pierce, of Russell Springs; his grandchildren, Hannah Renee (and Jared) Harell, Austin Anderson, and Emma Grace (and Gannon) Sims, all of Russell Springs; two great-grandchildren, Tinsley Jo Harell and Aspyn Ann Sims; his sister, Vickie (and Ted) Cain, of Russell Springs; and a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
In addition to his parents, Steven was preceded in death by his brothers, Terry Pierce and Ken Pierce.
Funeral services are at 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Bernard Funeral Home, with his son, Brother Leonard Pierce, Donnie Brockman, and Michael Pierce officiating. Burial will follow in Grider Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. until the time of services on Sunday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Michael Pierce, Chris Pierce, Ted Cain, Donnie Cooper, Wesley Pierce, Timmy Antle, Marty Kazsuk, and Eric Kazsuk.
Honorary pallbearers are A.D. Wilkerson, Mitchell Richards, Charles Shaw, Larry Shaw, Tommy Williams, Jared Harell, and John Denton.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations of sympathy be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, KY 42503. Donations can also be made at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
