Dylan Pierard

FLORIDA—Dylan Pierard, 25, of Boca Raton, FL and formerly of Diamond, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, June 9, 2020.
Born Jan. 27, 1995 in Morris, Dylan Jacob was a son of Tracey and Sheri (Benson) Pierard. He was raised in Coal City, where he participated in local football and wrestling, and went on to graduate from Coal City High School with the class of 2013.
A fan of the Chicago White Sox, Dylan loved the ocean and his hobby of surfing. He cherished his dog, Skylar, but it was only second to his niece and nephew, who he adored. Dylan will be remembered as the life of the party, and was truly a great kid with a huge heart. When he loved, he loved. Dylan leaves behind the free spirited mantra, YOLO (you only live once).
Survivors include his parents, Tracey and Sheri Pierard, of Diamond; brother, Kyle Pierard (Melissa Gilbertson), of Coal City; the love of his life, Taylor Porterfield and her son, Ryder; niece and nephew, Tessa and Jace Pierard; grandparents: Tom and Sarah Sayers, of Carbon Hill and Donna Benson and Margaret Pierard, both of Diamond; great-grandparents: Patricia Sayers of Carbon Hill and Mattie Arnold of Oakfield, TN; aunts and uncles: Dan and Stacey Rodgers, of Carbon Hill; Keith and Stacy Benson, of Coal City; Bill and Marcie Miller, of Colorado Springs, CO and Paul Pierard, of Coal City, and numerous cousins and friends.
Dylan was preceded in death by his grandfathers: George Keith Benson and David Pierard, and great-grandparents including, Marguerite Smith.
Cremation rites are being accorded and the family is planning a memorial service and celebration of Dylan’s life for a later date. He will be laid to rest in the family lot at Braceville-Gardner Cemetery following the memorial services.
Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Dylan’s memory to Help for Hope, 100 S. Baima St., Coal City, IL 60416.
Family and friends are encouraged to sign the guest book, upload photographs and share Dylan’s memorial page online through social media by logging onto www.ReevesFuneral. com/obituary/Dylan-Pierard
Cremation services and memorial arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City.