Arkansas Department of Corrections, Arkansas
End of Watch Wednesday, December 31, 1997
Add to My HeroesJackie Wayne Pierce
Correctional Officer Jackie Pierce was killed in a single-vehicle crash on US 79.
He was driving a department van from the agency's central office in Pine Bluff to the Mississippi County Work Release Center in Luxora. He had just picked up food items and payroll checks from the central office when the collision occurred.
Officer Pierce was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran and had served with the Arkansas Department of Correction for eight years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsOfficer Pierce,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a LEO but for our Country as well when you served with the USCG. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Paratus!
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