Ben Pierce

Retired Tech Sargent Benedict F Pierce aka Bennie, Papa was born in Grayson Co. KY on 2/4/36 resided in Parker, Fl passed away on 12/17/25 at the age of 89. He was preceeded in death by his wife of 31 years Patsy Curry Pierce. His first born daughter Katrina Jeanea Houpt and only son Dana Dean Pierce. His parents Owen and Margurett Johnson Pierce, 3 sisters and 3 brothers.

Ben is survived by 2 daughters Theresa Griffin (David) and Kriss Garrett, 6 Grand children Melanie Martin, McKenzie Anderson, Shane Griffin, Shelby Griffin, Thomas (TJ) Garrett (Cara), Courtney Garrett (Dustin Marsden). And several great and great great grandchildren.

Ben proudly served in the US Air Force for 21 years traveling the world. He and his family retired and moved to Parker, FL He loved to work in his shop for hours where he would create new things and fix things that were broken, bringing them back to life. He loved to cook Sunday lunch for family, play with his grandkids and was a great dancer.

We love and miss you

Thank you to those who took care of and visited him.

A graveside service will be held 11:30 am Friday, December 26, 2025 at Evergreen Memorial Gardens with full US Air Force Honors. The family will receive guests from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital