Raymond Leonard Pierce

Raymond Leonard Pierce, age 66, of Santa Barbara, CA. Passed away on December 24, 2022, after a seven-year battle with sarcoma cancer.

Ray was born on October 2, 1956, in Los Angeles, CA.

Ray had two passions in his life. His family and playing music, he was the bass player in a punk band, The Surging Monkey Preps. He was a DJ at KTYD from 1980 to 1984, better known as the Fearless Leader. In 1987 he opened his own business at 1629 State St. in Santa Barbara, producing/directing/writing radio and TV commercials as Red Rocket Productions.

Ray met Alice Alexander in March 1988. Ray and Alice had one child; Travis Pierce born 7.11. 2000.

He is survived by his wife, Alice, son, Travis, mother, Gloria, and three siblings.

Services will be held on January 18 at 12noon at the Free Methodist church, 1435 Cliff Dr., Santa Barbara, CA