Obituary of John Ralston Pierce

John Ralston Pierce, 74, of Melbourne passed away on August 4, 2023 at the William Child’s Hospice House in Palm Bay. He was born November 4, 1948 in Salem, New Jersey; the son of the late Charles Pierce and Mary (Rolette) Pierce.

John was in school of aerospace med and environment health in San Antonio, Texas in 1983. He received his community college of the Air Force association of Applied Science, USAF Air University in 1985, noncommissioned office of the USAF management and officer’s academy Diploma in 1985. He also received his a leadership school Diploma in 1987.

John received his Bachelor of Arts in 1989 and also received his Bachelor of Arts in 1990 from Rollins College. He also graduated from the University of South Florida in 1998. John retired in 1992, as the Senior Master Sergeant for the United States Air Force Environmental Health at Patrick Space Force Base. He also retired from St. of Florida Environmental Specialist I from 1992 to 2009 after 17 years of service.

John was the last member of his pierce family. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Dreama Mae (Nickell) Pierce, of Melbourne, they married on July 3, 1980; his sister, Joyce Pierce Richardson of Penns Grove, NJ; his brother, Marvin Pierce of Oregon.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother and sister.

There will be no visitation or services; John will be cremated.