Xavier Phillip Pierce

Xavier Phillip Pierce, 29, of Porter, Texas, passed away on August 9, 2024, in Porter, Texas. He was born on September 20, 1994, in Conroe, Texas to Charles Pierce and Bianca Marin. 

Funeral service will be held at 2PM on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Mangum Funeral Home, with Bro. Jacob Casey officiating. Interment will follow at West Hamilton Cemetery.

A visitation will be held prior to the service on Saturday, August 17, 2024, beginning at 1PM at Mangum Funeral Home.

Xavier spent most of his adolescent years in Kountze, Texas. He graduated from Kountze High School Class of 2013. He married his best friend, Vanessa Lara Santoyo, on February 9, 2024. Xavier loved his wife, family, and little girl Mia very much. He had such a big heart. He enjoyed Jiu Jitsu, competing, and training with others. Xavier had a passion for ministering to those around him. He loved the Lord and served ministering to others as well as leading bible studies and prayer groups. He loved the outdoors whether it was camping, fishing, running, or just spending time with his family. He was also an artist. While in high school he won 1st place at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo with a piece of art he created. Xavier was also a person that could take anything broken and fix it. He enjoyed the task of putting things back together as they were new. Xavier also loved to laugh and enjoyed playing jokes on everyone. His laughter and kindness will certainly be missed by those who knew him.

He is survived by his wife,

Nadia Vanessa Lara Santoyo

Daughter,

Mia Scarlett Lara Santoyo

Parents,

Charles Pierce

Jackie and Armand Chauvin

Brothers,

Lucas E. Mercer

Kendrick J. Nicholas

Garrett D. Rhoden

Kade J. Torres

Mitchum C. Pierce

Sisters,

Natasha N. Nicholas

Yazmin D. Mercer

Norah E. Rhogghe

Valencia F. Torres

Patience M. Pierce

Grandparents,

Alredo Marin

Patsy Mercer and husband Ken

Great-Grandmother,

Olivia Rendon

Numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins

Xavier is preceded in death by his mom, Bianca Marin; grandparents, Nora Rendon Marin, and Troy and Edith Risinger.

Pallbearers serving will be Charles Pierce, Kenneth A. Mercer, Lucas E. Mercer, Neil N. Nicholas, Aron J. Tubbs, Jon M. McGowan, Reece Stroud, OC Stroud, and Eric R. Rojas.