Lanier County GaArchives Obituaries.....Pierce, Dilmus Wilburn June 23, 2005
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The Berrien Press - June 2005
 Dilmus Wilburn Pierce, 86, of Lakeland died June 23, 2005 at his residence.

 Born in Lanier Co. to the late Joseph Candler "Joe" and Nancy Richardson 
Pierce, he was a retired rural letter carrier, a member of the National Rural 
Letter Association, Woodman of the World, and Farm Bureau. He was a member of 
Unity United Methodist Church where he served on the board of trustees and was 
a member of the Methodist Men. He served with the U.S. Army during WWII.

 Survivors include his wife, Burma Tomlin Pierce of Lakeland; daughter, JoNan 
Holbrook of Lakeland; three brothers, J.C. Pierce of Crawfordville, Wilmont 
Pierce of Axson, McDonald Pierce of Lakeland; two sisters, Dot Ray of 
Nashville, Jessie Hudson of Valdosta; three grandchildren, three great-
grandchildren.

 Funeral services were held June 25 at Unity United Methodist Church. Laurie 
Carter sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Amazing Grace," Dan Blankenship 
sang "You Raise Me Up," Debra Boyd sang "The Lord's Prayer." Denise Brogdon 
served as organist, and Nell Roquemore, violinist.

 Interment was in Unity United Methodist Church Cemetery.

 Pallbearers were Chandler Pierce, David Pierce, Mike Pierce, Joey Hudson, Alan 
Jones, Ricky Jones, Clinton Ray, Greg Ray, Mitch Ray, Duane Tomlin, Ronnie 
Tomlin.

  Music Funeral Home of Lakeland was in charge of arrangements.

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