Billy Frank Pierce

Billy Frank Pierce obituary, Tyler, TX

Billy Frank Pierce

Billy Pierce Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stewart Family Funeral Home - Tyler on Oct. 16, 2025.
Services for Billy Frank Pierce, 95, of Frankston will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Stewart Family Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Warner and Bro. Burke Brack officiating. Burial will follow at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery in Tyler, TX under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home.
Bill Pierce passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Tyler. He was born June 21, 1930, in Rusk to Olen Wesley Pierce and Ruth Cobble Alexander.
Bill was a member of Shiloh Road Church of Christ. He was employed by L&M Tobacco Company, owned Cherokee Steam Cleaning, as well as a cattle rancher.
Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife, Wanda Lee Pierce, Olen and Ruth Pierce, parents, Waymon and Jim Pierce, brothers, Helen Pierce Mason, sister.
Bill is survived by his loving family including Faye Pierce Kennard, his twin sister, and Patsy Pierce Tate, sister. Children, Melinda McClure and husband Garnet from Frankston, TX, Ricky Pierce and wife Ann from Tyler, TX, and Leanne Cook and husband Kelly from Benton, LA. Grandchildren, Clint, Keith, Brandon, Cody, Katie, and Michelle. Great Grandchildren, Jacob, Ariel, Gabe, Haven, Baylee, Emma Kate, Ellie Anne, Baylor, and Emory, Great Great Grandchildren, Hazel Grace and Emberly Mae. He was also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Parsley, Cody Parsley, Gabe Parsons, Jacob Parsons, and Keith Parsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Clinton Parsons and Garnet McClure.
Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, in Tyler.
In lieu of flower arrangements/plants, memorials may be made to Heart to Heart Hospice, 7925 S. Broadway Ave., Suite 1140, Tyler, TX 75703.

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