Charles Matthew Pierce died Monday, April 19, 2021 in Charlotte at age 34.

He was born in Rocky Mount and survived by his son, Ryder Gabriel Pierce, with his mother, Malina Young and her family. He is also survived by his Mother, Deborah and stepdad, Ed Brice of Emerald Isle; father Kenny and stepmom, Anne Pierce of Nashville; sister Anna, three nieces and a nephew; sister Jessica and husband Charles of Emerald Isle; step siblings Justin Whitley, Nicole Wainright and Robb Thompson; and aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray and Anna Matthews and Thurman and Louise Pierce all of Nashville.

Memorial service at Cornerstone Funeral Home in Nashville, Saturday April 24 at 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations for a special project in memory of Matt Pierce can be made to: https://www.carolinaconservation.org/honor-matt

There will also be a Memorial Motorcycle Ride to benefit Ryder Gabriel Pierce on Saturday May 1 at 11am in Charlotte. https://www.facebook.com/100000399093042/posts/4186534194703176/?d=n

Matthew's ashes will become part of an Eternal Reef at a later date.