Obituary

Robert "Shaquille" Pierce
August 22, 1994 - May 01, 2020



Robert Shaquille Pierce was born on August 22, 1994 in Lemoore, California. He was the son of Robert L. Pierce and Jessica Martinez and was affectionately called “Shaquille” by his family and loved ones. He departed this life on May 1, 2020 in Bogalusa, LA. He graduated from Bogalusa High School and was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church.

He is survived by his mother, Jessica Martinez (Hugo Manzo) of Bogalusa, LA; his father, Robert Pierce (Elizabeth) of Bogalusa, LA; one brother, Kristopher Pierce (Rachel) of Happy Jack, AZ; his sisters, Desiree Barber (Russell) of Bogalusa, LA and Gabrielle Maxine Pierce of Bogalusa, LA. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives, and special friends, Max and Juan Flores.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter and Maxine Pierce; nephew, Dimas Rosas; uncle, Oscar Pierce; cousin, Heather Pierce; and tio, Saul Manzo.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home in Bogalusa, LA. There will be a graveside service on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Pierce Cemetery beginning at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jimmy Rosas will officiate.

Serving as pallbearers will be Russell Barber, Hugo Manzo, Juan Flores, Jimmy Rosas, Seth Purvis, and Hunter Blackwell.