William Edward "Billy" Pier

William Pier Obituary

WILLIAM EDWARD "BILLY" PIER was born on Jan. 4, 1956 in Houston to Norris G and Loretta B Pier. He passed away on Dec. 29, 2004 at the age of 48. Billy was an avid hunter and fisherman with a great love for the outdoors. He was a member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas. He worked as an Operations Manager for Sundance Square/City Center in Fort Worth. Billy graduated from Texas A&M, was an Aggie and PROUD of it. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Norris "Dub" Pier. Surviving him are his brothers and sisters, Patricia Harbes and husband Howard, Gerra Wilson and husband Tom, James Pier and wife Michele, Mary Stucks and husband James, Robert Pier and wife Cristina, and Thomas Pier and wife Kathy; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Also surviving him is his best friend, Sage, his beloved black lab. A visitation will be Sunday from 5-8 PM with a rosary at 7 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home in Houston. Funeral mass will be Monday at 10 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 6723 Whitefriars Dr, Houston, TX 77087. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Mt. Carmel Catholic Church Building Fund.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jan. 2, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for William Pier

10 Entries

Liz Thompson Calhoun

January 12, 2005

My deepest symphany to the sisters and brothers!!! I just can't believe. I found this is out to late, to come to the service. Reading the below messages, You were all right about Billy. I loved this family and known them a long time, since 68. I kept my horses on Carson Rd and Billy was a little boy then and so cute and funny. Had plenty of great laughs and good times riding in Houston fields that is now sub-divisions. I was closest to Dubby and Billy, now they are both gone but not forgotten. I had kept in contact w/Billy since Dub passed, which was a shock too.

May God Bless you and Comfort you knowing he is w/your parents and Dub!! We will see him again!!

Lancia Hoover

January 7, 2005

Hi, Billy. I attended your memorial service today. As I'm sure you know, it was wonderful. I went expecting to cry a river of tears, but it wasn't that kind of service at all. It was truly a celebration of your life. I must admit, when your brothers walked onto the stage (especially Bobby) I gasped. He looks so much like you. We were entertained by stories of your childhood by both your brother Jim, as your older brother, and Bobby, as your younger brother. We laughed at those stories. I especially liked the one where you lassoed your mother and tied her to a tree. He said no one but you could have ever gotten away with that, and I believe him. Sage was there, too. Right there in Bass Hall. LOL. I pet him and hugged his neck. He didn't seem to mind. So many of us will miss you, Billy. I'm sure you are with your parents and your brother now, and other friends of yours that passed before you. You probably wouldn't come back here even if you could, so, I'll just say goodbye to you now. I hope to see you again, someday. I love ya.

Jack Street

January 6, 2005

I want to extend my sincere deepest condolences to the entire Pier family. I worked with Billy for 13 years at City Center, and concidered him one of the finest men I ever knew. We will miss him greatly. You all will be in our prayers for a long time. May God comfort you through this time of lose. I will always charish the deep sea fishing trips we went on off the Port Aransas Island. I thank God for allowing me to share a small part of Billy's life. If there is anything I can do to help please feel free to contact me. Sincerely Jack Street.

L.R. KEMP

January 5, 2005

may christ and the father be with

all the brothers sisters at this

sad time in your lives,we all know

where billy is today. smiling with

norris and dub,mom in heaven.may

god bless you all. L.R.kemp

ub and mom in heaven

Ezra (Bubba) Wilson

January 3, 2005

My deepest sympathy to all the Pier family. I fondly remember working with Norris and the boys, especially Billy's smile and great attitude every day. Was able to touch base with him a few times over the last 20 years, actually tried to hire him back to Houston a few years ago, but his work and life in Ft. Worth was what he loved. We had few laughs over some of the old times at Southland and Sirron. I am trying to live up to the memory of Norris as I am now working as a Senior Estimator at Tellepsen Builders. I still run across a few "old guys" who remember Norris as one of the best estimators in the business. No doubt, Billy is with Norris and they're going over the next project to build behind those pearly gates. May God be with you all.

Laynie Dickey

January 2, 2005

Billy,

How are we suppose to work without you? You gave us direction, trust and memories that will never be forgotten. Thank you for being a great mentor and friend.

Douglas and Janet Christman

January 2, 2005

We were so shocked to learn of Billy's passing when we returned home from the holidays and read the paper. Although we hadn't seen him for a few years, it seems like only yesterday that we were in high school and running around from Houston to Pearland to Wimberley. Those sure were good times. The loss of Billy saddens us very much. With deepest sympathy to his family.

Douglas and Janet Christman

Lancia Hoover

January 2, 2005

You can rest now, Billy. I will miss you.

David & Phyllis Holcomb

January 2, 2005

God will make your journey easy.

You will be missed by all.

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Vasser Lanigan

January 2, 2005

We will all miss Billy very much! He always had a smile on his face and cheerful words to share with everyone. My prayers are with his brothers and sisters for comfort and blessings from God.

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