On July 10th, 2000, Justin Pierce, beloved son of the late John and Emily Pierce passed away after a valiant battle with illness at the age of 25. Justin was born in Chicago on June 21st, 1975. He was an outstanding student and had a love for robotics engineering. Justin also worked as a tutor for his younger siblings and his nieces and nephews. He is survived by close family including his siblings: Sarah (Ethan) Butler, John (Emily) Pierce, Faith (Troy) Joice, and Daniel Pierce; his nieces and nephews: Hailey Butler, Lillian Butler, Taylor Butler, Andrew Pierce, Elizabeth Pierce, and Olive Joice. Justin is also survived by a vast extended family across the United States that he was deeply connected to. Justin will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was a loving brother, uncle, and friend, and there is an unspoken sadness felt as his presence is now missed in the lives he touched.