Mr. Glenwood "Buddy" Dean Pierce of Pin Hook, NC, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw.  Funeral services will be held 6:00 pm Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Padgett Funeral Home conducted by President Danny Henderson, Brother Carl Owens and Reverend Roland Penny.  The family will receive following the service.  Burial will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Dail Cemetery.

He is survived by a daughter, Angel Thompson and husband Jeromy, a grandson, Chaz Thompson, a former wife, Sandy Pierce Penny, three sisters, Vickie Highsmith and husband Cameron, Sylvia Hollingsworth and husband Ronnie and Joy Dawn Pierce, Nieces & Nephews; Noel Blue, Jennifer Highsmith, Brook Cole, Brandon Highsmith, Page Buckner, Scott Highsmith, Eric Highsmith, Matthew Highsmith, Bradley Highsmith, Heather Jacoby, Ashlea Hass and 19 Great Nieces & Nephews.

Born October 1, 1955 in Rose Hill, Glen  is the son of Etheleen Pierce and the late Charles O'neal Pierce as was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jasper & Viola Pierce and Lousia & Norman Henderson.  One of Buddy's greatest joys was his grandson, Chaz, which always called him "Big Papa".  There were many occasions where he would drive his scooter from Pin Hook to Kinston just to spend time with his grandson.  Mr. Pierce was also a father figure to Shannon, Greg and Baby Sheila in which he loved them all dearly.  Buddy attended East Duplin High School then went to work at R & W Construction as a pipe fitter. On several occasions, Buddy would take Chaz fishing or sit in front of the television to watch Dale Earnhardt Jr. race. He never missed one of Chaz's baseball, soccer or football games.  Some of his other hobbies included cooking, which he was well known for his potato salad.  He also loved eating fried chicken, spending time with the neighborhood widow ladies at Hardees, being outdoors and spending time with his family.  Buddy was the kind of person when you met him; he would have a smile on his face and always welcomed you.  Mr. Pierce was a hero to his children and grandchildren and will be missed dearly.