Jeffrey Dallas Pierce

Jeffrey Dallas Pierce, 77, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away at his home on September 10, 2026, following a 16-year battle with Parkinson's. He was born on February 27, 1949, in Anderson, Indiana, to his parents, Leora and Harry 'Dallas' Pierce, and lived most of his life in Madison County. Jeffrey graduated from Anderson High School in 1967, and then spent two years at Anderson College before being drafted into the military. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps for two years. After being honorably discharged, he started a career on the production line at General Motors where he dedicated many years of labor. He later continued his career with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), retiring as a military pay clerk. He took great pride in those years of civil service to military families. Jeffrey was an especially proud and loving son, husband, dad, and papaw. As a caring son, he nurtured close relationships with both of his parents throughout their lives. He was a lifelong member of Main Street Church of God, an animal lover with many dogs and cats, and an avid sports fan, who held season tickets for Anderson High School boys basketball for many years. He never missed listening to his favorite teams--the Red Sox and the Colts--on the radio, and could spend hours singing along to cherished oldies or country tunes. Before losing his mobility, he enjoyed walking the trails in Pendleton, riding his tractor, cooling off with a backyard swim, and summer trips to Indiana Beach with his family. He never missed the games or meets of his kids, and later his grandkids, whenever and wherever they were competing. He was a big-hearted, funny, and generous man who inspired his children to love deeply, live humbly, and always do good work. Jeffrey is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Ellen (Morgan) Pierce; daughter, Amy (Chris) Davis and Jada (Eric) Pierce-Mellor; grandchildren, Riley, Leora, Caden and Silas; two aunts, Judy Skinner and Rheabelle Crose; sister-in-law Belinda Burke; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; his beloved dog, Brooklyn, and cat family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leora and Harry 'Dallas' Pierce, as well as one sister, Pauline Ford, and one sister-in-law, Karen Truetel. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Loose Funeral Home 200 West 53rd Street, Anderson, Indiana, 46013, and Thursday, September 17, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Main Street Church of God, 4211 Main Street, Anderson, Indiana, 46013. Services will follow visitation on Thursday, September 17, at 1:00 pm at Main Street Church of God with Rev. Don Billey officiating. Burial will take place after the services on Thursday, September 17, in Grove Lawn Cemetery, 537 North Pendleton Avenue, Pendleton, Indiana, 46064. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 5757 Waterford District Drive, Ste 310, Miami, Florida, 33126, and/or the Animal Protection League, 613 Dewey Street, Anderson, Indiana, 46016. www.LooseCares.com.

Jeffrey Dallas Pierce

February 27, 1949 - September 10, 2026