Eric Dewayne Pierce age 39 of Independence MS , was born December 21st 1981 in Memphis TN, and left for his eternal home on May 28th, 2021. He is preceded in passing by his dad, Roary Pierce and grandparents, Fred and Anise Pierce. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Joanna Porter Pierce and four children: Brigham, Crimson, Auburn and Aggie and his mother Ronda Medlin. Eric is also survived by his brother, Cory; and his sister-in-law, Krissy; his sister Amanda and her husband Robert Michael; and his brother, Timmy; his Grandparents, Shirll and Peggy Jefferies. He also leaves his mother-in-law, Ann Porter, sister-in-law, Samantha; brother-in-law, Michael; and his father-in-law, Kevin Porter.
Eric was a graduate of Olive Branch High School, class of 1999. He was a faithful member of
Encounter Worship Center in Senatobia, MS.
Like his father, Eric was a sports fan. He loved the Alabama Crimson Tide, but mostly he loved whatever sports his kids were into: football, baseball, softball, basketball. Everybody that knew Eric as the man he became, knew he was a sports fan. He and Joanna added sports to all 4 of their children at birth in their names Brigham, Crimson, Auburn and Aggie Memphis. Eric loved his wife and kids and his family.
Eric was a member of the laid back handyman construction team with his dad, Roary and brother, Timmy.
Also like his dad, Eric loved people, he loved his church family and worked faithfully doing anything that he could to keep Encounter Worship Center growing in the community.
The people who knew Eric are better off for knowing him.
Visitation will be at Brantley Funeral Home, June 10th from 12-2 pm, with a funeral service at 2pm
Interment will follow at Lebanon Cemetery.
