Jeffrey Pierce

Spartanburg, SC - Jeffrey Gordon Pierce, 53, of 602 Dovetail Court passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017 from injuries received in a bicycle-automobile accident near Inman, SC. Mr. Pierce was born in Teaneck, NJ on May 1, 1964 and was a son of Nelson Raymond Pierce and Margaret Ann Mackenzie Pierce of 3112 Truitt Drive, Burlington, NC.
He was the loving husband of Renee (Lark) Pierce and a 5th Grade teacher at Inman Intermediate School. Mr. Pierce was a 1982 graduate of Walter Williams High School, an honor graduate of Western Carolina University and earned his Masters of Education degree at Converse College. He was also a very active member of First Baptist North Spartanburg where he served as a deacon. He loved working with the youth and was active in his Sunday School Class. He was also an active member of the Inman Lion's Club where he was recently awarded the "Franklin Mason Award". His family emphasized that he went from being a New Jersey native, to a North Carolina resident, to becoming an avid Clemson fan and then a Baptist! He adored his family and especially his wife Renee and enjoyed any activity or sport involving the outdoors.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his two precious sons, Alexander Joseph Pierce and Chandler Neal Pierce of the home, his brother, Steve Pierce of Burlington, his mother and father-in-law, Joe and Shirley Lark of Inman, SC and his beloved dog, "Maddie".
A memorial service to celebrate his life was held July 14th at First Baptist North, Spartanburg with Dr. Michael Hamlet and Rev. Michael Jones officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to either: Inman Lion's Club, 310 Fisherman's Cove, Inman, SC 29349 or to Inman Intermediate School's Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 10 West Miller St., Inman, SC 29349. You may sign the online register book at www.groupstate.com, www.seawrightfh@aol.com or www.lowefuneralhome.com.