BEAVERCREEK, OHIO - Eric Scott Pierce, age 79, of Beavercreek, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on October 26, 2026. Eric was born on January 3, 1947, in Dayton to the late Elwood Holiday Pierce and Loucille Jane (Thatcher) Pierce. Eric was a graduate of Fairview High School. On August 15th in Richmond, Indiana, he married his sweetheart, Sharon Carter, and the two began raising a family together.

Eric worked for Dayton Progress for 36 years as a journeyman machinist and retired in 2009. In his early years Eric proudly served his country In the Army from 1966 -1968. He furthered his education by completing many General Motors auto mechanical courses and skilled trade courses to become a journey machinist.

In his free time, Eric enjoyed golf, travel, cruising around with Sharon in his convertible, and volunteering. He loved spending time with his beloved Sharon, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He attended Aley and Patterson Park church over the years. Eric’s friends and family will remember him most for his kindness, generosity, and his silly sense of humor. He spent his entire life making every person in his family feel loved and appreciated.

Eric is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sharon (Carter) Pierce; children, Kristeen (Michael) Gray of Tipp City and Karalen (Brian) Witt of Cedarville; grandchildren, Tyler Olsen, Eric Olsen, Hali Witt, and Alexandra (Klay) Partin; great-grandchildren, Julian Stone and Callahan Partin. Eric was looking forward to another great grandchild in March 2027.

Over the years Eric had many things he was involved with such as organizing and running the Dayton Progress Men’s softball team and golf teams. He also touched many girls’ lives with his help with girls’ softball and soccer teams in Huber Heights.

After retirement, he drove buses for the Beavercreek and Fairborn City Schools and for Green Cats of Greene County. He volunteered his time driving for the Senior Citizens of Beavercreek. Eric also volunteered with the Beavercreek Police Department COPP program for 14 years, where he received many letters of commendation for his service to the community. During his lifetime his greatest joy and legacy was his family. Eric was a kind, generous, loyal man to his family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at Patterson Park Church, 3655 East Patterson Road. Beavercreek, Ohio 45430. A funeral service will follow at the church on Tuesday at 11:00 AM, officiated by Pastor Joey Turner. Burial will take place at Dayton Memorial Park at 8135 N. Dixie Dr. Dayton Ohio 45414, with full military honors. A dinner will be provided by the church for family and friends after the interment.

Flowers may be delivered to the church on Tuesday between 8 – 10 AM. Memorial donations may be made to the church in Eric’s honor. Donation envelopes will be available at the church. For additional information and to view Eric’s online obituary, please visit www.churchfuneralsdirect.com.


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