Eugene Edward Pierce, age 82, of Apopka, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Born on May 13, 1931 in Lee County, VA, he moved to the Central Florida area 42 years ago. Mr. Pierce was a Baptist and was a small business owner.
Mr. Pierce is survived by his loving children, Dennis Pierce, Michael Pierce, Debbie Caldwell, and Pam Stroh; half brother, Curtis Ward; half sister, Joyce Jones; sixteen grandchildren; and twenty-two great grandchildren.
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
420 W Main St
Apopka, FL 32712-3452
Rick & Darlene Powell says
Sorry we couldn't see you all today, but we wanted to pay our respects to Ed, known him for many years, since owner of Shell station in 70's. Funny guy and to the point, we will miss him. Love to all Rick & Darlene Powell