Michael "Mike" Stephen Pierce, age 60 of Mineral Bluff, GA passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Mike was born on Sunday, August 30, 1953 and was the son of the late Ralph Pierce and Imogene Mull Pierce. He was a water plant operator for the City of Blue Ridge. Mike was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by a brother, James Pierce.He is survived by his wife, Diane Watkins Pierce of Mineral Bluff, GA; daughters, Melissa Pierce of Ball Ground, GA and Andrea Pierce of Atlanta, GA; faithful dog named, Drake; honorary grandchildren, Sadie, Chancie, Logan, Colby, Tera, Tamra, Della-Grace, Austin, Megan, Madison, Makenzie, Matt C., Adam, Matt H. and Tori.Funeral services were held on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. from the Akins of Blue Ridge Chapel with the Rev. Scott Baugh, Rev. Gerald Mathis and Rev. Bill Johnson officiating. Music was by the A.C. Caylor Family. Interment followed in Salem #2 Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Chris Watkins, Danny Henson, Eric Welch, William Mull, Bozie Watkins, Kenneth Watkins, Bill Patterson and Mark Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers were Logan Watkins, Colby Watkins, Austin Mull, Gene Ball and City of Blue Ridge. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of the arrangements. .