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William Pierson Obituary
MICHAEL, 77, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011. Born on November 24, 1933, in Orlando, "Bill" was a graduate of Orlando Senior High School. He was a US Air Force SSgt and a B-36 heavy bomber mechanic. He also later served in the US Naval Reserve as a UT1 in the Seabees. Bill worked at Kennedy Space Center from Project Mercury through Skylab and was a Saturn V rocket mechanic. He retired from the City of Orlando in 1994 after having been a Supervisor for City Hall Building Maintenance, and had since resided in Navarre, FL. Bill loved camping, canoeing, visiting state parks, and growing gardenias. Bill was predeceased by his son William Michael "Mike" Pierson, Jr., and is survived by Dennis Pierson and their mother Dorl Squires. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 17, at 11:30 AM at the Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL.
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Char Midkiff
June 9, 2022
Celebrating Bill today and remembering his kindness. Praying for his family as they continue to miss him.
Charlotte "Char" Midkiff
June 28, 2011
I am sadden to hear of the loss of a true work friend. I met Bill when I came to work in the lobby of the old City Hall. He was kind, had excellent work ethics, and was most respectful. If you needed a job done you could count on Bill to accomplish the task. One of the things I remember about him is he loved his boys and was proud of them. Bill will be missed!
Dona Patrick
June 22, 2011
Bill was SO good looking - all the single gals in City Hall were after him - to no avail. We will miss him as we did when he retired from the City.
Janice Moffitt
June 21, 2011
Bill was a very kind man who was always friendly with everyone. We will all miss his smiling face. His friendship meant a lot to me.
BK McCann
June 19, 2011
Bill took my daddy's place at the City of Orlando in the basement of Ciry Hall. He let my son and I visit him and reminense about my dad. He also gave me things he would find of my dads and blue prints of my dads signature. He was such a kind man and did alot for me when my dad passed.
Dennis, fill the whole in your heart with all the fond memories. God Bless
BarbaraKay Crume McCann
Tarik Noriega
June 17, 2011
I found Mr. Pierson to be pleasant, friendly, and polite. He was a true gentleman with a calm demeanor and will be greatly missed. Also, I thank him for his service to this nation and may he rest in peace.
Dennis Pierson
June 15, 2011
Hello, Dad.
You are, and will always, be missed. Thank you for the help with all the projects around the house. I enjoyed working on them with you.
Love, Dennis & Francine.
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