William Pearce

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HAMPTON - Bill Pearce, age 88, of Hampton, Tennessee went home to join his loved ones and his Lord on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton. Bill was born in Carter County on January 6, 1935, a son of the late William A Pearce and Mabel L. (Buck) Pearce. In addition to his parents, Bill was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Norma Jean (Malone) Pearce; two sisters, Julia Ann Pearce and Brenda Littleford; and his brother, Earl Pearce.

Bill was well known and liked by his community and had owned and operated Hampton Mobile Home Parts and Supplies for many years. He enjoyed his work and the people he met and befriended. Bill attended Bethel Church and enjoyed traveling when he could. Most of all, Bill loved his family greatly and enjoyed every moment spent with them.

Those left to remember and cherish Bill’s memory include his sons, Charles (Debi) Pearce and Kelvin Pearce; his grandchildren, Megan Pearce of Cape Coral, Florida and Nathan (Chas) Pearce of Woburn, MA; his great grandchildren, Cadence Pearce and Cale Pearce; one sister, Betty Jean Hunter of Marietta, GA; three sisters-in-law, Brenda Pearce of Bristol, TN, Dale Malone, Gray and Jane Malone, Elizabethton; and several nieces, nephews, and many friends also survive.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of Mr. Bill Pearce will be conducted at 2:30 PM on Sunday, January 29, 2023 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Pastor Charles Pearce officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday. Music will be under the direction of the family.

The graveside service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

William married Mabel L. Buck on 18 Sep 1933 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Mabel (daughter of Charley C. Buck and Callie Millie Baker) was born on 7 Dec 1911 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 27 Nov 1966 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elijah married Julia Ann Pierce on 22 Jan 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Julia was born on 18 Sep 1875 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Apr 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pierce Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charley married Callie Millie Baker on 22 Feb 1910 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Callie was born on 25 Feb 1884 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 1 Feb 1964 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Belle Teaster on 4 Oct 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Belle was born on 31 Oct 1863 in McDowell County, , , North Carolina; died on 9 Mar 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in West H. Buck Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]