George Foster Pierce III

A lifelong learner, he attended The Kinkaid School and Texas Tech University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He worked a range of jobs throughout adulthood including marketing oil drilling equipment and administering the Executive Development program of Rice University’s Jones School, but he rarely sought to be defined by his work.

George’s interests were wide-ranging, spanning from philosophy and history to astrophysics and electrical engineering. He sought opportunities to teach and learn throughout life, eagerly engaging experts in conversation and seeking always to grow in his understanding of our world.

George was most at home in his workshop-radio shack, where he brought myriad inventions to life and connected with like minds across the globe via ham radio, a life-long passion. His affection for the world of radio was matched only by his fondness for flying, which he engaged both as licensed pilot and as a builder of radio-controlled aircraft.

A man of great faith, he was an active member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church from birth. He was driven by a strong desire to serve his friends and neighbors, most clearly manifest in his work with the Boy Scouts from childhood into adult leadership, and in his commitment to the associated Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity. George loved and served nothing more than his family, the center of his world.

He leaves behind his wife, Cynthia Crowson Pierce; his son, Allen Carl Pierce and daughter-in-law, Julia Jacovides; his sister, Ann Pierce Arnett and brother-in-law, Bob Arnett; as well as numerous other beloved in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is predeceased by his parents, George and Betty Pierce; and his sister, Nancy Pierce.

A Memorial Service is to be conducted at two o’clock in the afternoon on Monday, the 25th of November, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 3471 Westheimer Road in Houston, where the Rev. Cliff Ritter is to officiate.

Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception to be held in the nearby Hines Baker Room.

For those unable to attend the service in-person, virtual attendance may be accessed by selecting the "Join Livestream" icon in the service section. You may also share fond memories and words of comfort and condolences with his family by selecting the “Add a Memory” icon.

Prior to the service, the family will gather for a private inurnment in the Memorial Garden at St. Luke’s.

In lieu of customary remembrances, donations may be made in George’s memory to the Sam Houston Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, 2225 N Loop W, Houston, TX 77008, St. Luke's Methodist Church Houston, or the Houston Area Parkinson Society by simply selecting the respective link below under "Donations.”