Knoxville, Tennessee
PIERCE, DR. J. FRANK - Distinguished Professor Emeritus, age 85 of Knoxville, died, Friday, November 17, 2006 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith. Dr. Pierce retired as a Distinguished Professor Emeritus from the University of Tennessee after 38 years of faithful service to education as an...
Read MoreDr. Pierce was the professor who both inspired and helped me open my mind to electronics design which is now my life's work. I will forever be grateful for the opportunity I had to be his student. Class of 1981.
Steve Brummette
November 29, 2006 | Knoxville, TN
Dr Frank Pierce was a great engineer, and a wonderful person in sm many ways, as evidenced by the many books, papers, and so many graduate students that
he Sponsered in the quest for their degrees. .Dr. Pierce is the person
who hired me in 1972, and it wasn'td long before I knew he wanted me to
"operate by the book".There was another book that Dr. Pierce loved to teach from,and that book was the Holy Bible. We used our lunch break to attend Bible classes with him. He loved to teach,...
James Barnes
November 28, 2006 | Corryton, TN
Lynn and I were out of town last week and did not learn until today that Frank had passed away. He was a wonderful asset to the College of Engineering, and his work lives on in the many professional achievements of his students. Please accept our deep sympathy, our prayers, and our best wishes.
John
John Prados
November 27, 2006 | Knoxville, TN
I am sorry to hear that Frank passed away. I owe a lot to him for guiding me through my doctoral program. Frank was a great educator. I recount Frank's quips and humor to others to this day.
Bruce McNeill
November 27, 2006 | Allentown, PA
Joan: I am so sorry to hear about Frank's passing. I had to work evenings at UTMC on Tuesday so I was unable to come to the house when you were receiving family and friends. Please know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless and Comfort You in your sadness. Mary Lynn
Mary Lynn Brown
November 25, 2006 | Knoxville, TN
I met Frank through his visits to Ortec while I was employed there. He was a gentle giant, such a pleasant man to talk with. I'm so very sorry to learn of his death; he will be missed by many.
Bobbi Klepser
November 22, 2006 | Concord, TN
Joan,
I am so sorry for your loss. I only found out this morning that Frank had passed away. I apologize for not making any contact before now. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
John
John Preston
November 22, 2006 | Knoxville, TN
Joan,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You two made a very lovely couple and I know how much you must miss him. You are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Becky Fields
Becky Fields
November 21, 2006 | Knoxville, TN
Dr. Pierce touched the lives of many of us over a number of years and has left a legacy that can't be measured. We will all miss him.
Dan Roberts - Class of 1975
November 20, 2006
