William Robert "Bill" Pierce Sr.

October 8, 1926 - April 25, 2010

Mr. William Robert Pierce Sr. "Bill" - SAVANNAH - William R. Pierce Sr., 83, died Sunday, April 25, 2010 at St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital. He was born in Savannah on October 8, 1926. He was a member of the Young Zion Baptist Church for over sixty years. He was a graduate of Beach High School, an Army Veteran, and a member of the Brown Derby Sluggers. He was employed by the Postal Service for 59 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Lula B. Pierce; brothers, Andrew and Joseph Pierce; a son William Robert Pierce, Jr.; two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Green and Suzette Pierce; and a grandson, Dewon Cohen. Survivors include his wife, Mary Alice Pierce; two daughters, Evang. Alicia P. Cohen and Evang. Rosa Lee Robinson; two sons, Robert F. and Ronald Pierce; a sister, Martha Robertson of Newport, Virginia; one son-in-law, Robert Robinson; one brother-in-law, Louis E. Young; one sister-in-law, M. J. Young; ten grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service for Mr. William R. Pierce, Sr., will be held 11 A.M., Saturday, May 1, 2010 at First Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 1604 Burroughs Street. Visitation: 6-7 P.M., Friday at the church. Interment: Hillcrest Abbey West.