E.D. "Bob" Pierce

E.D. “Bob” Pierce, 78 years young, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at his home, Thursday, October 30, 2014. He was surrounded by the warmth of his wife and family. He had many affectionate names. Most knew him as Bob, Poppie or Paw. Well-loved, respected and admired in the community, Bob had a way of making everyone feel welcome and important. Bob had a strong work ethic. He counted his fellow workers on the job as his personal friends. He never met a stranger. Bob enjoyed singing with the Gospel Harmonairs. He loved to golf, fish and cut grass. He married the love of his life of 37 years, Eunice Pierce, on his birthday, March 15th, 1977 as a personal gift to himself. He loved his family and extended family. He thought the world of his sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews cousins and in-laws. His wife, children and grandchildren were especially close to his heart. Bob was born in Cantonment, Florida on March 15, 1936. He retired from Escambia County School District as Escambia County School Transportation Supervisor and spent over 30 years serving Escambia County School Board. Bob was preceded in death by, his parents, Walter and Arena Montgomery Pierce; sisters, Eva Savage, Florida Mae Jones, Armetha Brooks and Lillie Mae Brown; brothers, Sid Pierce, John Pierce and Abe Pierce and nephew Hercules “Peewee” Gray. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Eunice Pierce; step-daughters, Rev. Gina (Robert) Bryan, Anita Presley and Judy Presley; grandchildren, Brian (Kellie) Malone, Taylor Edwards, Christina Bryan and David Bryan; sisters, Arlene Gray, Carlee Donald, Mattie Mae Gray; 6 great grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be Monday, November 3, 2014 5:00pm – 8:00pm for friends at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Hwy 29, Cantonment, Florida. A special celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 at 12:30 pm at Faith Chapel North, officiated by Rev. Timothy Nail and Rev. Gina Bryan. Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens, 7433 Pine Forest Road, Pensacola, Florida. The family is accepting flowers as well as donations to Ensley United Methodist Church in Bob’s memory. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME NORTH, 1000 S Hwy 29, Cantonment, FL is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com

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E.D. "Bob" Pierce

March 15, 1936 - October 30, 2014