Kevin Pierson of Carbondale

Kevin Pierson, 47, of Carbondale and formerly of Herrin passed away Nov. 27, 2017, at John Cochran VA Hospital in St. Louis.

He was born Nov. 30, 1969 in Herrin to Richard Pierson of Centralia and Carole (Hunt) Pierson of Murphysboro.

Kevin proudly served his country in the United States Army.

He enjoyed nature, fishing, hiking, cooking and watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball.

His greatest love and joy was his son, Luke.

He is survived by his father, Richard Pierson of Goreville; his son, Luke Pierson of Murphysboro; two sisters, Elyse Millizer of Paducah, Ky., and Nicole Pierson of Chicago; four brothers, Brian Pierson of Dallas, Texas, Todd Pierson of Murphysboro, Edwin Pierson of Carbondale and Sean Pierson of St Louis; three cousins; four nieces and two nephews; and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother; grandparents Floyd and Mary Hart of Murphysboro; and grandparents Corwin and Naomi Pierson of Centralia.

A memorial service will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 at Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Home. Visitation will be from noon until the hour of service. Inurnment will follow at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park. Military honors will be accorded.