Myrle Robert Pierce went to his heavenly home on Easter morning, April 5th, 2026, at the age of 98 at his daughter's home in Oak Hill, FL, surrounded and comforted by his loving children and grandchildren with hospice care.

He was born March 16, 1928, in Riviera Beach, FL - the youngest child of the late Robert Bruce Pierce and Laura Adelaide Griffin Pierce. He attended Palm Beach High School where he later graduated. He was an avid fisherman growing up with his father and provided food for their family. He embarked on a repair service career and was employed for many years with Montgomery Wards first as a technician, and in later years as the Service Manager for the Southeast Florida region.

He married the love of his life, Mae Louise Rathmann, on August 5, 1950, at Northwood Methodist Church in West Palm Beach, FL. He was a devoted husband, and they loved one another for 72 years before she passed in 2022. He was lovingly known as a wonderful and caring son, husband, father, grandfather (PopPop), and great-grandfather. In 1982 he moved to their small farm in Zionville, NC where he and Mae lived since retiring. Myrle loved to tinker in his shop, plant and tend vegetable gardens for preserving and canning foods, spending time with his grandchildren fishing, hunting, camping, and playing ball during family events; and continued to make trips to FL for his love of saltwater fishing. He was an avid Snook and Sea Trout fisherman, and he has currently passed down his knowledge and love of saltwater fishing to 3 family generations. His greatest love, however, was Mae and his family – a large family. They were the love and joy of his life. He cared for them all and would support his family and children in any way he could, including helping build all of our homes in NC.

He was preceded in death by his soul mate and loving wife, Mae Louise Pierce, his eldest son, Robert "Bob" Pierce, and his daughter-in-law, Joyce Pierce Phillips, all of Zionville, NC.

Left to honor Myrle's life is his loving sister of 101 years, Evelyn Carmichiel, of Arlington, TX; surviving children - Robin Pierce Morgan (Steve) of Oak Hill, FL; Kevin Pierce (Dawn) of Zionville, NC; Kimberly Pierce Garn (Steve) of Creston, NC; Tim Pierce (late Joyce Pierce) of Zionville, NC; 14 very special grandchildren; and 17 precious and loved great-grandchildren. He loved them all with his whole heart. He was truly a genuine and loyal family man. He was at peace with The Lord and enjoyed reading Mae's Bible and prayed daily.

In celebration of his life, a private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Myrle will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife, Mae, in the Pierce Family Cemetery located in Zionville, NC.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptofuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.