Dr. J. Frank Pierce

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J. Pierce Obituary

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 electrical and computer engineer. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, receiving a B.S. and M.S. degree and received his PhD. in engineering from the University of Pittsburg. Dr. Pierce also was a consultant and researcher for O.R.N.L. during his entire professorship. His advising included doctorial research with numerous outstanding scientist in electrical and computer engineering. He was a member of the IEEE and a former chairman of the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dr. Pierce was preceded in death by his first wife Edith Johnson Pierce; son George Franklin Pierce and parents John H. and Ethel Snelson Pierce. Frank is survived by his loving wife Dr. Joan E. Uhl Pierce; daughter Virginia L. Smith and grandsons John and Steve Pierce. Brothers and sisters in law Lloyd and Sally Pierce and William H. and Margaret Pierce; nephews Steve, Don and Phil Pierce; step-children Shauna Andrus, Marlin Andrus, Graydon Andrus, Kim A. Soper, Shane Andrus and Brock Andrus. Family and friends will meet at the entrance to Greenwood Cemetery by 12:45 p.m. Wednesday for a 1:00 p.m. graveside service with Dr. Walter Green officiating. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the J. Frank and Joan E. Pierce Foundation, J. Frank & Joan Uhl Pierce Endowment, c/o The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, 120 Perkins Hall, Knoxville, TN 37996-2012. The family will receive friends 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the family home. Friends may call at their convenience at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Nov. 19 to Nov. 21, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for J. Pierce

10 Entries

Steve Brummette

November 29, 2006

Dr. 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.

James Barnes

November 28, 2006

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, and we loved to
listen. I will surely miss him,as I do now,just knowing he's not with
uks any more, but he's in a better place. To me there is no doubt.The
The family is in my prayers, and to Mrs Pierce I would like to say I'm
very sorry that I couldn't attend the services for Dr. Pierce.

John Prados

November 27, 2006

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

Bruce McNeill

November 27, 2006

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.

Mary Lynn Brown

November 26, 2006

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

Bobbi Klepser

November 22, 2006

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.

John Preston

November 22, 2006

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

Becky Fields

November 21, 2006

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

Dan Roberts - Class of 1975

November 20, 2006

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.

Mike Bedwell

November 19, 2006

I am certainly sad to hear of the passing of Dr. Pierce. He was my major professor in the mid-70's.

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