Herbert T. Pierpoint

Herbert Thomas Pierpoint, of Olivet, Mich. and formerly of Eaton Rapids, Mich. passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the age of 86. Herb was born on December 24, 1934, in Athens County, Ohio the son of John and Christine (Cobb) Pierpoint. He was raised in Detroit before moving to Howell and eventually to Eaton Rapids where he resided for over 50 years. Herb worked for Diamond Reo as a mechanic for many years. After retirement he would buy and sell cars that he would fix up; he would also train, breed, race and sell standard-breed harness racing horses. Herb was a back-to-back state champion harness racer from 1969 to 1970 with his prized horse, Ebony’s Bachelor. He also moved to Toledo where he worked for Raceway Park as an official and a trainer.
He is survived by his children, Tom (Lynn) Pierpoint, Beverly Pierpoint; grandchildren, Jerry Pierpoint, Nichole (Jen Gieb) Pierpoint, Tori (Mike) Askew, Jasun (Angel) Pierpoint, Jennifer (Luke) Pierpoint, Maida (Podge) Martin, Dustin (Amanda) Mientkiewicz, Dallas Mientkiewicz, Kerry Shore, Denise (Will) Welton; 13 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Herb is preceded in death by his parents; son, Charles Pierpoint; daughter, Deborah Shore; great-grandson, Jaxon Kocher; sister, Betty Laudenbach; brothers, John Pierpoint and Bob Pierpoint.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Rosehill Cemetery in Eaton Rapids.The family would like to extend a special thanks to the hospice nurses, Jenny, Jackie and his aide Trish. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association in memory of Herb. To share memories or leave condolences please visit SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.