James (Jimmy) E. Pierson, Jr.

James (Jimmy) Edward Pierson, Jr., 74, of Lancaster met Jesus, his Savior, face to face on Sunday, July 1, 2012. His last days were spent at Hospice of Lancaster County in Mt. Joy along with family and friends. Born in Washington, D.C., he is survived by his wife of 51 years, Anne, and two daughters: Holly Barlow, wife of Dewey Barlow, and Shelly Pierson. He is also survived by three granddaughters: Gabriella, Rachael, and Janae, and sister and brother-in-law Diane and Christopher Sheffe of Milford, DE.

Jimmy was a member of The Door Christian Fellowship and The Worship Center, both of which he loved dearly. He founded the House of His Creation in 1972 (a housing program for pregnant and single parents) and Loving & Caring in 1984 (an international ministry to the fatherless). He and his wife, Anne, have loved and housed over 200 young pregnant women over the years, and now have the blessing of seeing the third generation of those women.

Jim's greatest desire in life was to be a dad, and (in his final years ) was not to cross the finish line of life with his Jesus flag dragging on the ground, but with it flying high.  He has done all this and more.

A viewing will be held at The Worship Center, 2384 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 from 2 to 4:00 pm and 6 to 8:00 pm. His glorious homegoing service will be held at The Worship Center on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 11:00 am with a viewing one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, please honor Jimmy by giving to Loving & Caring (219A Witmer Road, Lancaster, PA 17602) and/or House of His Creation (PO Box 266, Akron, PA 17501).

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences may be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com