Lyle Evan Pierce, 27, of Dresden, died suddenly Saturday afternoon, January 2, 2021 at University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Born January 1, 1994 in Zanesville, Ohio, Lyle was the son of Dennis and Diane (Lane) Pierce and was a 2012 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Lyle was full of life with a contagious smile, he never met a stranger and always caring of others.  He had a heart of gold.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a two sisters, Holly (Brandon) Thomas and Kayla (Bill) Craddock; a three brothers, Terry (Rochelle) Berry; Drew (Jayla) Pierce and Nathan Pierce; uncles, Frosty Pierce, Matt Pierce, Bobby Pierce and Larry Hindel; aunts, Brenda Hindel, Brenda Deostroph and Vicki Pierce; several nieces, nephews, great nephews and cousins; and a special friend, Richard Zamora.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Robert and Joan Lane and Robert and Carolyn Pierce.

Friends and family may call from 6:00- 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Dresden Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 714 Main Street, Dresden.

Funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday evening.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 714 Main Street, P.O. Box 101, Dresden, OH 43821 to help defray the cost of funeral expenses.