Guy Pierce

[Musky]

Guy  Pierce died this AM of a massive stroke.  Born 11/6/34   

[Astrid]

 I hope he didn't have to suffer. 

[Adelin]

  after the third word .... i felt a stroke in my heart too ...

 

Phil. 1:24

 

but at the same time I'm sure of his "crown of righteousness"

Edited March 18, 2014 by adelin

[Musky]

He is on to bigger and better things! 

[trottigy]

He is on to bigger and better things! 

 

I know I always have mixed emotions - sad that he is not with us, but happy that he is on to another assignment where health will never be an issue again!!

 

I can't wait until we ALL get our assignments where health - physical and mental - will never be an issue again!!!

 

May that Kingdom come soon!!!!!

[Miss Bea]

Still, it is so sad. He had to have family members that loved him dearly. Really final. When an anointed dies. Hard to think about. But it helps us relate in a better manner to heavenly ones. Our heavenly rulers. Still...a shock.

[timpin]

Our most current picture of the GB was in the 7-15-13 WT p. 26   (now 7 members)    this sad/happy news made me think of this thread/question right away   ...  http://jwtalk.net/forums/topic/13355-will-this-memorial-be-our-last/page-6#entry204197  

[TJ]

That's sad to hear. He gave a talk at an assembly of mine about 2 years ago and if I remember correctly he said that he had five or six sons. Prayers to his family.

[Musky]

Has anyone heard this from a different source? I usually like to have two independent reports on something like this. The person who I received this news from is a very reliable source, but I haven't heard it from anyone else yet and that concerns me.

Edited March 19, 2014 by Musky

[Lance]

Checking .. Nothing yet..

[Musky]

It was just confirmed by his son. 

[Lance]

Musky 

Thanks.....

[Ms. Piffle]

  after the third word .... i felt a stroke in my heart too ...

 

Phil. 1:24

 

but at the same time I'm sure of his "crown of righteousness"

I couldn't have said it better.   My sentiments exactly.  But yes.  I am sure of his "crown of righteousness."

[gilbert]

how sad but yet he now is in the heavenly area to do his assignment

[rbrown1205]

It is so great that those of us who have never heard him speak at a convention did get to see and hear from him at the annual meeting.What a wonderful treat that was!  We have a few highlights of that meeting on the jw website.

http://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/activities/events/video-annual-meeting-2013/#insight[search_id]=2117680a-585b-4e3e-a03c-f198a618a755&insight[search_result_index]=0

[GStorrs46]

     Yes, it truly is sad. While not knowing much about him personally, I think all of us who heard him as  chairman at

this past years annual meeting will be left with fond memories of him. He announced the release of the revised

NWT. And described to our delight how they would be passed out right there where we each were hearing the

program streamed live to us. ( A monumental task for the brothers to accomplish ! ) I was personally delighted when

he explained how much effort the society put into designing our new Bibles so that they would hold up to the wear

and tear of use. And then he commented on how to get the pages from sticking together by twisting the cover back

and forth. ( I got a chuckle when Bro. Lett said he was not going to twist God's Word, like Bro Pierce. ). He will be

missed.

                                                                                                                                                   GStorrs46

[Dages]

He is still living... but in the greatest glory.

He must be chatting with Jesus, Jehovah and all the anointed of the past... what a great experience for him.

 

He is seeing you reading this topic ! Quick ! Hide !    

 

We all have mixed feelings indeed, but let's thank Jehovah for the hope of resurrection.

 

One more in heaven, can you feel this world ending ?

Edited March 19, 2014 by Dages

[Doug]

We enjoyed having Bro. Pierce as our CO some years back.  His smile was contagious.

 

At one of our DC's  at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, CA. they interviewed the brother who found Guy in the ministry.  He had a family and was in construction work.

 

Now he will watch the new headquarters project from another vantage point !

[TripleGGG1959]

He was so happy as the Chairman at the annual meeting. So glad many of us were able to be a part of the meeting.

[Sheep]

How appropriate the words of Tuesday's daily text in his case. That must have been an encouragement to his family at the time.

 

The announcement of his appointment to the Governing Body was in the Watchtower of January 1, 2000.

[sunshine]

So sad, especially for his family.  I think he is the brother with the "cheeky grin" that I liked so much in the construction video.  Faithful to the end we can only try and rejoice he is now enjoying his reward.

 

So hard for those he left behind though.  I'll pray for his family and we mustn't forget the other members of the GB who must feel it deeply but must continue their work.

 

[Astrid]

a german sister who knows a brother in NY bethel told that it was announced there.

[Jobritorie]

Has anyone heard this from a different source? I usually like to have two independent reports on something like this. The person who I received this news from is a very reliable source, but I haven't heard it from anyone else yet and that concerns me.

We are having our CO visit this week and our CO's wife mentioned it to a few of us.

[rocket]

From a friend at Brooklyn Bethel this morning.
 

Subject: Announcement
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:07:50 -0400

We are saddened to inform you of the death of Guy Pierce, a member of the Governing Body. It happened yesterday, March 18.  Some of you already know, but it was just announced this morning in Bethel.  He was 79; born November 6, 1934.  Bro. Pierce was baptized at the age of 20 in August of 1955. He married in May of 1977 and had 6 children (two natural, two stepchildren, and two adopted). He began pioneering in 1982, became a circuit overseer in 1986 and served in that capacity (11 years) until called to Bethel service on September 1, 1997.  Two years later (9/1/99), he was appointed a member of the Governing Body.  His memorial service will be held this Saturday, March 22, at 3:30 pm.  Bro. Mark Sanderson of the GB will give the discourse.
 
Bro. Pierce was a very congenial person, down-to-earth, and happy to talk to everyone.  I especially remember his quick wit. He saw something humorous in nearly every situation. He will be dearly missed.
 

[Capablewife]

Prayers for his family. Glad he's getting his reward.

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