Kenneth Eugene Pierson
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Kenneth Eugene Pierson

Kenneth Eugene Pierson, 66, of Kittanning, PA, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at ACMH Hospital.

He was born in Norristown, PA on August 27, 1950, the son of Leonard Daniel Pierson and Violet Virginia (Weigner) Pierson.

Kenneth was a 1968 graduate of A.D. Eisenhower High School and lived most of his life in Norristown before coming to Kittanning in 2007. He became a member of the Fairmount Volunteer Fire Department at age 15 and served for many years, also becoming the assistant fire marshal in Norristown. Kenneth was an avid photographer and many of his photographs were published in the Times Herald Newspaper in Norristown. He worked for National Liberty Insurance Company in King of Prussia and also was a grill cook for a number of restaurants in Norristown. In Kittanning, he worked as a delivery driver for Domino's Pizza.

Kenneth was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Kittanning where he served on the Anniversary Committee and Endowment Committee. He was very knowledgeable about sports and music, and loved to talk about both topics. In his free time, he enjoyed watching Gunsmoke and MASH, and spending time with his nieces and nephews. Kenneth was a people person who loved talking to people and getting to know them.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his brother, Bruce Errington and wife, Tammi, of Eagleville, PA; sisters, Sarah Heckert and husband, Joe, of Kittanning; and Elaine Leas of Greenacres, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family will receive friends from 10 AM until the time of the memorial service at 11 AM on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Jefferson St., Kittanning, with the Rev. Wade Berkey and the Rev. Chris Heckert co-officiating.

A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, October 15, 2016, in Cold Point Baptist Cemetery, Norristown, PA with the Rev. Chris Heckert officiating.

Contributions can be made in Kenneth's honor to the First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Jefferson St., Kittanning, PA 16201.

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