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Willie was born April 28, 1963 in Birmingham, AL, to the late Carolyn (Terry) Miller and the late Henry Pierce. He was the step-son of the late Wilbert Miller.
He was a graduate of New Bedford High School.
Willie was a kind, gentle soul. He had many struggles, but always had a smile.
Willie leaves behind two sisters, Sarah Avery of Birmingham, AL, and Suzanne Pierce (his sidekick) of New Bedford; his niece, Nicole Dobynes of Birmingham; two nephews, Devane Pierce of New Bedford and Hakeem Pierce and his wife Laura of Oklahoma City; two great-nephews, Dominic and Luca Pierce; his aunt, Ernestine Platt of New Bedford; his uncles Joseph McCoy and Delafayette Moore of Birmingham; and many cousins and friends.
In addition to his parents and step-father, Willie was predeceased by his nieces, Toni Sousa and Angela Dawkins.
Visiting hours will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 2-4 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. His Funeral Service will be held Saturday at 3:30 PM, during the visitation period. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
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Thembi Ranuga
October 27, 2025
Sarah I am so sorry about your brother. You worked with my husband Thom Ranuga At UMassD in the Sociology Dept. , way back when. You probably don't remember me, but you helped me a lot typing my term papers :).
May your brother Rest in Peace.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
1
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals
495 Park Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Send FlowersNov
1
Funeral service
3:30 p.m.
Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals
495 Park Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Send FlowersServices provided by
Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Home - New BedfordOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.