Luther S. "Praying Eagle" Pierce Jr.

May 25, 1938 - December 15, 2021

Luther S. “Praying Eagle” Pierce Jr. of Deerfield Twp. passed away Wednesday evening at his home after a courageous battle with cancer and under the care of hospice and his family by his side. He was 83 years old. Born in Carmel, he was the son of the late Luther S. Sr. and Frances Cuff Pierce, and the husband of the late Ivanette I. “Whispering Wind”(Mosley) Pierce who passed away in March of 2020. They had been lifetime area residents. Luther was a graduate of Bridgeton High School class of 1957 where he met Ivanettte; his high school sweetheart and wife of 60 years. After graduating, he worked at Owens Illinois for 21 years, and Atlantic City Electric until his retirement 27 years ago. He was a member of the former Bridgeton Assembly of God Church where he served as a Deacon for 20 years, Royal Ranger Ministry for 40 years, Men's Prison Ministry, and Nursing Home Ministry for many years. He and his late wife loved their church and the church family. He was a proud member of the Nanticoke Lenni Lenape Indian Tribe of Bridgeton. He was a past president of the Carmel Volunteer Fire Company, and a chaplain for Inspira Health. He enjoyed watching sports and was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan. He loved every minute spent with his family and grandchildren. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Cathy Zehrung and her husband David of Oregon and Luther S. Pierce III and wife Dawn of Deerfield Twp., his son in law Edwin Echevarria of Millville, four grandchildren, Dionisia Echevarria, Antonio Echevarria, Danielle Zehrung, and Luther S. Pierce IV. Besides his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his daughter LuAnn Echevarria. Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Thursday December 23, 2021 at 12:00pm from the SRAY-WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME, 62 Landis Ave. at Carll’s Corner, Upper Deerfield Twp. A visitation will be from 10:00am till 12:00pm. Interment will be in Fernwood Memorial Park, Hopewell Twp. Face masks or facial coverings will be required regardless of vaccination status