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William Pierce Obituary
Age 88, died Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Chelsea Retirement Community. He was born June 13, 1923 in Greenville, Michigan, the son of Rolla S. and Rachel Bessie (Eubank) Pierce. Bill lived in Europe for 30 years before coming to Chelsea in July 1988. He served in the U.S. Army for 27 years, and fought in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Bill was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and Military Order of Purple Heart. Survivors include two nieces, Rebecca Freeman of Pinckney, Ruth Freeman of League City, TX; a nephew, Bill (Ann) Freeman of Green Bay, WI. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Freeman and Maxine Burris. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 15, 10 am at the Chelsea Retirement Community, with visitation from 9-10 am. Burial will be at Fort Custer National Cemetery near Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to VFW National Home for Children, 3573 S Waverly Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827. Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel.
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for William Pierce
August 21, 2012
We miss you so much Bill, I miss our Monday night talks, We talked every Monday night, and never ran out of things to say. Bill was my dad's best friend, I have known him since I was born, He loved everyone. He was a GREAT soldier. Thank you Bill for all you have done. All our Love, God Bless You, Barb (your little princess) and Verlin
June 13, 2012
Happy Birthday Uncle Bill and Happy Flag Day!!!! We love you, Ruthie
FLOYD FREEMAN
June 1, 2012
Bill has been my friend for many years. We all will miss him at our 70th Division reunions.
Monica Weddle
May 28, 2012
On behalf of his friends in the 70th Infantry Division Association, please accept our deepest condolences on Bill's passing. He was a dedicated soldier and will be recognized at our national reunion in October. He could always make you smile and his friendly disposition will certainly be missed. Our prayers for Bill's family.
Bill Freeman
May 28, 2012
It is Memorial Day, I always remembered Uncle Bill and contacted him this time of year. I miss you Uncle Bill, Rest in Peace Soldier. Thank you for all you did for our country and our Family.
Glenda Noring-Swegle
May 22, 2012
I will always remember Bill, his sisters Maxine and Betty and the Bill Freeman family. Many great memories. I also had the pleasure of driving Bill to the airport once. He took a picture of me and I still have it.
Becca Freeman
May 19, 2012
One time when I was driving Uncle Bill to Metro for one of his many trips, I got so engrossed in his story that I totally drove past the exit for the airport! He was one of a kind...probably the proudest soldier I've ever met in my life. We all loved him very much, and we'll certainly miss him. I'm just so grateful that he had such a fitting military send-off at Ft. Custer.
James & Marta Montgomery
May 17, 2012
To Bill Pierce a very good friend from Germany, Marta and I will miss you very much. Blessing from Heidelberg Germany
Laurie (Sannes) Edwards
May 16, 2012
He was my mothers next door neighbor at The Pines. I always enjoyed talking to him when he was out and I was visiting my mother, she also enjoyed his stories of being in the army. She enjoyed hearing them as my father had also fought in W.W. II. Bill always had a friendly " Hi how are you" to everyone, he will be missed.
Ruthie Freeman
May 16, 2012
I will certainly miss my Uncle Bill. He always had a positive outlook on things and always said if he had is life to do over he would do the same thing. Uncle Bill loved to take pictures of everyone he met and loved to share his stories with everyone. We love you and you'll always be in my heart!!!! Lots of love always to my dear Uncle Bill.
Amanda McConeghy
May 15, 2012
I had the pleasure of spending quite a bit of time with Mr.Pierce. I used to drive him to where ever he needed to go around Michigan and a couple of states and back. In that time he told me so many stories about his life and took so many pictures. He would talk to everyone he met and take their pictures. It made quite a few women blush! He always had something nice to say to brighten someones day. It was a pleasure to be able to spend so much time with him and hear his stories...a time or two. I am saddened to hear of his passing, but so happy have been able to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Sherry Powell
May 14, 2012
Bill has been missed greatly from The Pines. He loved to talk and tell stories of his Army career. I will miss you, and may you rest in peace.
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