Michael "Mike" H. Pierce Mt. Pleasant - Michael "Mike" H. Pierce, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Carol Ann Pierce, entered in to eternal rest on Tuesday, July 14th, 2020. Mike was born October 24, 1942 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, son of late Herbert Richwine Pierce and the late Dorothy Wenger Pierce. It was at Conestoga Valley High School that he met his high school sweetheart, Carol Ann Herr Pierce, whom he later married. He enrolled in Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania, where he studied Biochemistry and played on the tennis and golf teams. Following an early acceptance to Temple Dental School, he and Carol moved to Philadelphia. While at Temple, he joined the Naval ROTC program. Upon graduation from Temple Dental School, the Navy assigned him to Naval Air Station in Brunswick where they resided on St. Simon Island, GA, and Mike worked as a Naval dentist. In his spare time, he earned his pilot's license. He continued to serve his country in the Navy and Naval Reserves with the Sea Bees for twelve years. He ultimately retired after achieving the rank of Commander. It was during the summer of 1969 when Mike was offered a teaching position at the Medical University of South Carolina. This move brought them to the Isle of Palms, where they lived for the next 46 years. Mike started teaching full-time at the Medical University of SC School of Dentistry and continued to teach part-time for thirty years. While teaching at MUSC, he earned his Masters of Teaching degree at The Citadel. Shortly thereafter Mike was accepted to Temple University Orthodontic Residency in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After completing orthodontic school, they moved back to the Isle of Palms, where Mike established Mt. Pleasant's first orthodontic practice. He practiced orthodontics for almost forty years while his son, Tim Pierce, joined him the last 10 until he retired. At the request of a good friend and colleague, he also practiced in Moncks Corner one day a week for many years. Not being a fan of the drinking water on the IOP in the mid 70's, he established a side business, Carolina Mountain Water. It became South Carolina's first licensed water bottling company in 1978. He loved the many family dogs, but especially loved his German Wired Hair Pointers, which he trained for field trials. With the love of his life, Carol, he enjoyed many decades of playing tennis and golf. A lifelong love of fast cars placed him racing in the S.C.C.A. (Sport Car Club of America) where he became a D-Sport Champion. With his family by his side, he enjoyed many ski trips, domestic and international travels. He was a sportsman and conservationist and enthusiast with many interesting hobbies, as well as being a member of Woodsville Sportsman Society. He took great pride in returning farmland into its original habitat and establishing a conservation easement in a property he co-owned in Clarendon County that he affectionately called Pocataligo. Mike was known as an orthodontist, but he was also a race car driver, a pilot, a hunter, a boater and a sailing enthusiast, a professor, a conservationist, a veteran, a lover of the arts- especially Audubon art, a fanatical Philadelphia Eagles fan, and a wonderful father, grandfather, and husband. His interests and education were wide and varied. After retirement Mike and Carol moved to the Old Village, Mt. Pleasant, SC, where they continued to enjoy life. It was in these years, Mike also enjoyed volunteering on the USS Yorktown. In May, Carol and Mike celebrated fifty-six years of marriage. He is survived by his wife, Carol; 2 children, Tami Pierce Beall (Brad) of Greenville, SC, and Tim Pierce (Daphne) of Isle of Palms; and four grandchildren Sophia Beall, Sydney Beall, Owen Pierce and Derek Pierce. Due to COVID-19, the funeral will be a private graveside service. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel. Interment will be in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorials to be made to the Charleston Animal Society www.charlestonanimalsociety.org, 2455 Remount Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406 -or- First United Methodist Church Isle of Palms at www.iopmethodist.com PO Box 807, Isle of Palms, SC. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 15 to Jul. 16, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Pierce

Sponsored by J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel.

27 Entries

Jodi Whatley Hoover

July 8, 2022

I just heard of Dr. Pierce passing. I am so sorry to hear this he was a very kind man and employer. I am sending my prayers and condolences to Carol and the kids.

Annie Wright-dupont

September 3, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

The dean, faculty, staff and students MUSC James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine

July 22, 2020

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Dr. Pierce will remain a beloved part of the MUSC Family.

Ethan Herr

July 19, 2020

Mike had this rare combination of practicality, curiosity, joviality, and playfulness. As his nephew, I always looked up to him during those family gatherings on the farm in Lancaster. He always seemed to be fiddling with something. It was only later did I come to understand the extent those fiddlings manifested themselves in his life, most impressive being the fathering of such a beautiful family. Our prayers are with you Carol, Tim, and Tami. He was a great man.

Dolly Berkheimer

July 18, 2020

Carol, do you think Mike and Foster are talking cats and model trains? Thinking of you.

SHIRLEY BARBARA JONES

July 18, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dr and Mrs Richard H Albright. Jr

July 17, 2020

we loved his exploring nature encompassing his many hobbies. His calm nature will be missed by us. All of our love and prayers will be with him. Love Dick and Jane

Katherine Poulnot

July 17, 2020

I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Pierce's passing. I enjoyed having him as an orthodontist. He was a nice man!!!!

Jean Holst

July 17, 2020

I was saddened to hear of Dr. Pierce's passing. I was an adult patient of his for two and half years. He was a very special person and a very knowledgeable orthodontist. I'm sure the family and friends will miss him
God Bless you all.

Carl & Connie Meynardie

July 17, 2020

e are so sorry to hear the news about Mike. We lived right around the corner from Mike and Carol back in the 70's on Isle of Palms. Went to several Super Bowl parties at their home. He was a great guy and will be missed by one and all who knew him, and Carol. The picture was taken at one of our parties when we lived in Harbor Gate in Mt. Pleasant, years ago.

Billy Condon

July 17, 2020

Dear Tami and family, so sorry to learn of your Dads passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Godspeed
Billy and Nancy Condon

becky jones

July 17, 2020

Carol - Billy and I both were so very sorry to hear about Mike. We have you in our prayers.

Diane Pauldine

July 17, 2020

I'm so very sorry Tami. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sally Norris

July 16, 2020

Carol, I thought so much of Mike. He leaves so many wonderful memories with his Isle of Palms friends, including me. He will be greatly missed by many.

Fred Gunter

July 16, 2020

I send my deepest sympathy to Mikes family. He was a true gentleman and always had a welcoming smile. I admired his kindness and his love for his wonderful family. As a fellow Orthodontist I was blessed to gain so much guidance and professional sharing from him. Mike was my friend and I will miss him.

Kathryn Santos Cowart

July 16, 2020

To all of the Pierce family: I want you to know how fond I was of Dr Mike. Please know that he and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Edward & Jennifer (Bayliss) Parker

July 16, 2020

So sorry for this loss. My husband and I have fond memories of Dr. Pierce.

Susan & George Page

July 16, 2020

Carol, we were so sorry to learn of Mikes passing. Although we only knew him these last few years, we always enjoyed talking to him, and counted on that phone call anytime the Eagles played the Carolina Panthers! You and your family are in our prayers.

Stephen Michel

July 16, 2020

Carol, Tami and Tim,
I have known, loved, worked with, flown with, sailed with and enjoyed Mike for over 47 years. He has always been a friend and mentor to me over all those years. We had many long conversations where I was in awe of his sage wisdom and compassion. Mike is one of the few people that you meet in life that makes you a better person for having known them. He will be missed.

July 16, 2020

Tami and Brad,
Were very sorry for your loss. What a great life he lived. I hope the wonderful memories will always serve as a comfort to you both.
Sincerely,
Dan & Kim Eades

Michelle Waterbury(Wellmon)

July 16, 2020

So sorry for your loss Tami. Tim and Mrs Pierce. Prayers for your families
Michelle Wellmon Waterbury

Ken Barrack

July 16, 2020

I am saddened to learn of Dr. Pierce's passing. He was a smart, kind, and caring person. As a younger dentist moving to Mount Pleasant 30 years ago, Dr. Pierce met with me and gave me a letter opener and a mail clip. I still have those today and think of him each time I use them. Great marketing. It worked because he was so sincere and authentic. May his memory be a blessing.

Melissa Mangindin

July 16, 2020

Hugs and squeezes to his family, for he will be sorely missed. He is VERY impressive on paper, but anyone who knew him.......and there are SOOOOO many, he was second to none and BIGGER in real life!!! A very interesting man to just sit and chat for awhile!! -Melissa Mangindin and family

Marie Vincent Condon

July 16, 2020

Loved & admired Dr Pierce & he will surely be missed by many. May God continue to bless you Carol, children & grandchildren

Boyd & Liz Loadholt

July 16, 2020

Our deepest sympathy, Carol -- our prayers are with you.
Boyd & Liz Loadholt

Russell Park

July 15, 2020

Thinking if you all as you mourn the passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather.
What an amazing life Mike lead, and wonderful family he blessed us all with. Rest in peace Mike

Russell Park

July 15, 2020

Thinking if you all as you mourn the passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather.
What an amazing life Mike lead, and wonderful family he blessed us all with. Rest in peace Mike

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