William E. "Bill" Pearce, 91, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 at his residence.
He was born in Christiansburg, KY to John Clayton & Vertna Jane (Burns) Pearce.
Bill was an Installer/Repairman/Switchman for South Central Bell with 36 years service.
He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, a WW II Marine Corps Veteran with 2 Purple Hearts and a member of the Pioneers of Bell South.
Bill was preceded in death by his Parents and a Brother: Raymond Pearce.
Survivors include his loving wife of 69 years, Claire Ann (Ferrara) Pearce; his children:
Maureen Elizabeth Bacon and William Stephen "Bill" Pearce (Yvonne); 6 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren.
Bill's Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 AM Tuesday at St. Paul Catholic Church, 6901 Dixie Hwy., with burial to follow in Resthaven Memorial Park.
Visitation will be Monday 3 - 8 PM at Owen Funeral Home 5317 Dixie Hwy.
Expressions: St. Judes Childrens
Hospital.
"HE WAS A REMARKABLE FELLOW"