Rev. Eddie L. Pierce

February 20, 1941 - July 11, 2020 Saturday, July 18, 2020 Visitation - 9am | Celebration of Life -10am Friendship Baptist Church 201 Sherman Street | Joliet, IL Pastor Gary R. Williams, Th.M

Pastor Eddie L. Pierce was born February 20, 1941 to the late Sam and Oneta Pierce. He departed this life on July 11, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and to many spiritual children to name.

Eddie was always willing to share advice and lend a helping hand. He always had time for any and everybody. You could always count on him.

Eddie was pastor of the Saving Power Community Church for twenty three years. He retired December of 2019.

Eddie worked for National City Lines the name changed to Joliet Mass Transit and now known as Pace Heritage for over forty years.

He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of fifty four years. His mother in law Isabella Voss, four sons Darnell (Rejena), Lenelle (Whanda), Chad (Desirea), Rodney (Christy); one brother Charles Pierce (Mississippi); 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, goddaughter Bridget (Al) Hall. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends too many to name. He loved each and every one of them.

To God be the glory for the things he has done in Eddie’s life.

Musical Prelude Processional Clergy & Family Scripture Reading Old Testament New Testament Minister Prayer of Comfort Elder Elvis Madison Acknowledgement of Condolences Musical Selection Remembering Pastor Pierce (2 minutes please) Life Reflections Read Silently Musical Selection Words of Comfort Pastor Gary Williams Friendship Baptist Church

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Interment

Elmhurst Cemetery 1212 E. Washington Street Joliet, IL

Pallbearers Aaron Pierce Jarvis Pierce Lenell Pierce Darnell Pierce Aarion Pierce Courtney Pierce Evontrea Pierce Brian Keltz

Honorary Pallbearer Anthony Moffett

On behalf of the faithful and caring members of Saving Power Community Church Pastor our hearts are broken... We loved you so much. You were a Giant in our lives. You taught and showed us what unwaveringly faith is. You taught us how to live saved , how to wait on God, how to live together as husband and wives, how to be parents to our children. There is so much we can say. Even after you retired from pastoring you continued to be a vital part of our lives and we will forever cherish your memories. Yes we will miss you...

Acknowledgment of Thanks

Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did, to console our hearts, we thank you so much. May God continue to bless each of you.