Marvin Pierce

1893–1969 (age 76)

businessman

Biography

Marvin Pierce led with a commitment to integrity, nurturing the enterprises and civic efforts that defined his era while remaining deeply connected to family and neighbors.

Visitors to Greenwood Union Cemetery honor him for the steady hand he kept on his community and the respect he earned through quiet generosity.

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