James C. Pierce Jr., 92, died April 11, 2010, at his home.
He was born in Swanton, Vt., and lived in Vero Beach since 1985, coming from Madison and Old Saybrook, Conn.
He served in the Army in the Signal Corps during World War II in Australia.
Survivors include his daughter, Janet Cullen of Branford, Conn.; stepson, Craig Thurston of Old Saybrook; brother, Robert Chessman of Englewood; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Emily S. Pierce; daughter, Sally J. Shaw; and a grandchild.
A memorial service will be at a later date.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach. A guest book may be signed at lowtherfueralhome.com.