Wayne Murrey Pierson, 81, passed away on June 7, 2016. He was born in Wenatchee, Washington on October 21, 1934 to Glen and Juanita Pierson.

Wayne graduated from Jewell High School, Jewell, KS in 1952. He served in the Korean War as a corpsman and was in the Navy for seven years. After returning, he spent several years as a truck driver.

For many years, he was a volunteer at the Sternberg Museum in Hays, KS, which he enjoyed very much.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Waldo Pierson and Richard Pierson. Survivors include: sons, Micheal (Kristi) Pierson of Derby, KS and Scott Pierson of Osbourne, KS; daughter, Angie (Tim) Becker of Salina, KS; grandchildren, Kaleigh (Dan) Kurowski of Greenwood, MO and Keaton Becker of Salina, KS.

Memorial graveside service will be 1pm Friday, July 1, 2016 at Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at WaKeeney. Memorial contributions may be given to Sternberg Museum, One Tiger Place, Hays, KS 67601 or Good Shepherd Hospice, 7829 E Rockhill St #403, Wichita, KS 67206. Smith Mortuary, Derby