Bobby Ray Pierce
March 19, 1946 ~ May 29, 2014
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Bobby Ray Pierce, age 68, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 29, 2014. Born in Nash County on March 19, 1946, he was the son of the late Willie Fulton Pierce and Verytine Davis Pierce. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mamie Champion Pierce.
A strong man of faith, Bobby ministered for over 40 years at local nursing homes through his music and teachings. He was a faithful member of Ridgecrest Worship Center. He was a technician at Ilco Unican in Rocky Mount and retired after 14 years of service.
A loving father, brother and friend, Bobby leaves behind two sons, Tracy Ray Pierce of Nashville and Joey Christopher Pierce and wife Gwen of Wendell; brothers and sisters, Dorothy Jean Tanner, Jackie Pierce, Joan Joyner, Junior Pierce, Wayne Pierce and Carol Pierce Farmer, all of Rocky Mount; numerous nieces and nephews; and many loving friends. He will also be remembered by his great friend, Rose Carroll.
A funeral service to remember Bobby will be held at 4:00pm on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Rev. Kelly Shope officiating. Visitation with the family will be begin at 1:00pm prior to the service. A private burial will take place on Monday at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 6/1, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 6/1, 4:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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my prayers go out to the family members,bobby was a well likeable,respectable man that I have met.i know you are in heaven.bobby,we all will miss you at faith family worship
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I can truly say that he made my Aunt Rose smile. He would go see my grandmother and put a smile on her face too. So I know that Mr. Bobby is looking down sending out smiles for his loved one.
I loved to hear Mr. Bobby sing and play the guiter for the Lord! Such a great man! He will truly be missed! Donna Upchurch
Bobby was such a blessing to so many through the sharing of his gift of music. He will be missed.
Uncle Bobby. You will always be remembered by me as a cut up! that was one of the many things that You were known for! Making ppl laugh! There were many times through the years that we sang together and i will never forget that!! I loved You funny man!! Your oldest niece, Deborah J. Winstead
Certainly will miss this man. He was such a blessing to so many and encouraged so many with the love that he had for God. I will miss his humor. He could always lift your spirits when he walked into a room. Hope you are at peace now. Love your niece Wendy Upchurch.
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Mr. Pierce was such a blessing to so many people. I know he will be missed. We always enjoyed his visits to Harvest Baptist Church. Our pastor would have him do a special which was enjoyed by all. You would always see him and Rose at Special Singing’s . and he could make you laugh or smile or both. My prayers go out to the family. May the Lord give you peace in this difficult time.
We loved Bobby. He was a special Man of God, talented, giving and thoughtful. We will really miss his smiling face, his music and his presence at RWC. Lois & Horace Harris
I remember when I used to take my daddy to hear Bobby sing. Daddy loved gospel music and enjoyed Bobby’s music. Two of our favorites that he sang were They’re Holding Up The Ladder and Wore Out. I know he is up in Heaven singing in the Angel’s choir along with his wife and family and friends. RIP Bobby, we loved you!
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I will always remember your sweetness….always gave me a hug and called me sug when you saw me…you had a kind word for everyone, didn’t know a stranger…always smiling, laughing, and cutting up about something. Most of all, I’m gonna miss seeing you and daddy together and your close friendship over the years. The two of you together always left a smile on my face. Heaven has certainly gained one precious angel and I know you are playing and singing your music and smiling down at all of us. Love you and already miss you Uncle Bobby…. Your niece, Debra Pierce
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As our loved one finish the race of life. We are saddened by our loss. God has prepared a perfect place for us. (Ps. 3729) We can look forward to a time when we will be able to see our loved ones once again. (John 316) What a wonderful time that will be.