OBITUARY
William Newell Pierce
21 August, 1940 – 3 September, 2018
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IN THE CARE OF
Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home & Rosewood Memorial Park
William Newell Pierce
Vietnam veteran
(GMTCS USN, Ret.)
Born: August 21, 1940, Leominster, MA.
Died: September 3, 2018, Virginia Beach, VA.
Bill will be forever loved and missed by his wife of 53 years, Sylvia (née Morris) and his sons, Edward & Michael (Cynthia). He created a lifetime of cherished memories with his grandchildren, Ashley (Justin) Ellis, Sean (Sabrina) Pierce, Mitch (Brooke) Brown, Alyssa Vargas, Liana Pierce, Adam Pierce, Sara Pierce and Noah Pierce. His loving spirit lives on through his great-grandchildren, Sarah, Jake & Olivia Pierce, Landon & Caleb Ellis and Greyson Brown. Bill is also survived by his brother, Wes (Joan), sister-in-law, Doris, along with many nieces, nephews, great friends and shipmates. Predeceased by his parents, Wesley and Mara, and brother, Roy.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the many caregivers, friends and family who supported us through this difficult time. We are truly grateful for each and everyone of you.
Services will be private.
Crossing the Bar
“Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For though from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar."
- Alfred , Lord Tennyson
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FAMILY
- Sylvia Pierce Wife
- Edward Pierce Son
- Michael Pierce Son
- Cynthia Pierce Daughter-in-law
- Ashley Ellis Granddaughter
- Justin Ellis Ashley's husband
- Sean Pierce Grandson
- Sabrina Pierce Sean's Wife
- Mitch Brown Grandson
- Brooke Brown Mitch's Wife
- Alyssa Vargas Granddaughter
- Liana Pierce Granddaughter
- Adam Pierce Grandson
- Sara Pierce Granddaughter
- Noah Pierce Grandson
- Sarah Pierce Great Granddaughter
- Jake Pierce Great Grandson
- Olivia Pierce Great Granddaughter
- Landon Ellis Great Grandson
- Caleb Ellis Great Grandson
- Greyson Brown Great Grandson
- Wes Pierce Brother
- Joan Pierce Sister-in-law
- Doris Pierce Sister-in-law
- Mara Pierce Mother - Deceased (deceased)
- Wesley Pierce Father - Deceased (deceased)
- Roy Pierce Brother - Deceased
- Mr. Pierce also leaves many nieces, nephews, great friends and shipmates.
Services
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