Bert Pierce

November 30, 1966 - August 9, 2021

Bert Anthony Pierce “ Tony”, was born on November 30, 1966, to the late Clara Lewis. He has seven siblings; Curtis Pierce(Leilani), Patrica Shields, Beth Thomas Pierce, Unita Williams, Clinton Pierce ( Kendra), Tremaine Lewis, and Jermone Allen. Tony grew up in the Hampton Road area and graduated from John Yates High School. He earned a living driving trucks transporting goods and materials all over the East Coast. He owned his own trucking business which allowed him to connect with other trucking companies to provide logistical services nationwide. He also worked for the City of Suffolk as a substitute teacher. February 1992, he met the love of his life, Yvette, at Philadelphia Church #2. After 29 years of marriage Tony referred to his wife as his “Pretty Baby”. Their favorite song was “A Love Like This”. In their union, they had four children, Anthony, Aneas, Anesia, and Antonious. Tony, a proud product of Hampton Road attended Philadelphia Church #2 as a child well into his adult years. He was also a member of Rose of Sharon UHC, and finally a member of Divine Deliverance Christian Center. At Divine Deliverance, he served as the Chairman of Deacon Board, Sunday School Teacher, on the board for the budget and finances, and served on the praise and worship team. Deaon Pierce faithfully served in the church singing and playing his congos. His favorite songs were “Operator”, “Ordinary Just Won’t Do”, “Blessed”, or any music produced by Commissioned. He deemed himself as “The giver of nicknames”, to family, friends and everyone he met. On the morning of August 09, 2021, after a life full of joy, love, and happiness, God decided to call Tony home. He will be greatly missed, but those who know him, know that he loved the Lord and will take comfort in the fact that he is now resting in Heaven and receiving his reward for his dedicated service to Christ. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Divine Deliverance Christian Center, Portsmouth