Joshua Pierce

Joshua " Josh, Bub" Duane Pierce, age 43 of West Carrollton, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 at his residence. He was born February 5, 1973 in Athens, Ohio the son of Duane Pierce and Carroll (Murry) Dalton.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Freddie and Maxine Murry and paternal grandparents; Vernon and Vesta Pierce.

Joshua graduated from West Carrollton High School and Wright State University.

Bub was passionate and kind. He enjoyed learning, tinkering with gadgets, and living life to the fullest. He loved the outdoors, animals, and music. Josh had big dreams and a big heart. Joshua was a loving father, son, and brother. He loved deeply and was deeply loved. He will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege to know him.

Joshua is survived by his daughter, Maya Irene Gronquist-Pierce; parents, Duane (Marty) Pierce and Carroll Dalton; two sisters, Kerry Kana and Keely Pierce. He is also survived by numerous other family and friends.

A Celebration of Joshua's life will be held at Fairhaven Church, Schwalm Chapel, on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 11:30 am. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10:30 am until time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joshua's memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (envelopes will be available at the church)