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“Ann,
Your Sunday School class---The Priscillias at First Baptist in Abilene---learned of Bill's death. We remembered with fondness your time...Read More »
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1 of 14 | Posted by: Wanda Sumner - Abilene, TX
“I am sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Pearce trained me as his replacement when he retired from the Probation Department. I enjoyed the time I spent...Read More »
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2 of 14 | Posted by: Mark Walters - Abilene, TX
“I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Dr. Pearce for six years at the Taylor County CSCD. He was one of the finest people I have ever known. ...Read More »
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3 of 14 | Posted by: Carole Watson Hart - Abilene, TX
“Ann, I feel the loss with you and would ask God to ease the pain of your loss.
I think of you with fond memories of our banking together.
Dora...Read More »
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4 of 14 | Posted by: Dora Springer - Abilene, TX
“Ann & family - the world is poorer, but heaven is so much richer! It is difficult to put in meaningful words how someone you have known for so few...Read More »
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5 of 14 | Posted by: Steve Johnson
“Dear Ann, Jay, Melette & Morgan,
I cannot believe that Uncle Bill has left us, but I know that he is in a much better place, and catching up on...Read More »
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6 of 14 | Posted by: Jonna Lewis - Collehyville, TX
“Ann,
What a priviledge to have had Bill a part of our lives. He has touched us in a way that no one else could. I'm sorry we couldn't have been...Read More »
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7 of 14 | Posted by: Jim & Pat Wells - Akron,, OH
“We are very thankful for the lifetime of Bill Pearce, and for his strength and support of his family -- Ann, Jay, Melette and Morgan.
For the...Read More »
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8 of 14 | Posted by: Ray and Sylvia Westbrook - TX
“Ann, our deepest sympathy to you, Jay and family. Bill has been my little brother I never had, Both of you have been my rock in many storms. I never...Read More »
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9 of 14 | Posted by: Nell & Arthur Schur - Lockney, TX
“Even though we did not speak often enough, I will always hold great memories and affection for Uncle Bill. His gentleness and widom and...Read More »
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10 of 14 | Posted by: Jean Pearce Click - Houston, TX
“ann and family....our love and prayers go out to each one of you at this time of such a great loss....we were so shocked and sadden to hear of this.....Read More »
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11 of 14 | Posted by: bobby and sandra pearce - baytown, TX
“~"Life is eternal, and love is immortal,
and death is only a horizon;
and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight."~
My deepest...Read More »
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12 of 14 | Posted by: David E. Westbrook - Dallas, TX
“Uncle Bill was the pride of the Pearce Family, my Dad, his brother Bob, could not have more proud of him. He was always the rock in the family, and...Read More »
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13 of 14 | Posted by: Jennifer Jock & Luke Jock - TX
“We are so sorry to hear of Dr. Pearce's passing. God's blessings and peace be with you through your grieving process.
The Tigerman family
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14 of 14 | Posted by: Paula Tigerman - Rock Island, IL
Dr. Bill M. Pearce, 76, of Moline, IL, died Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at Trinity Rock Island, IL.
Private services will be held for the family. Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Moline. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. is assisting the family with arrangements.
Bill was born on September 15, 1935 in Gladewater, TX the son of Robert and Alberta Pearce. He married Ann Cornelius on February 2, 1962 in Houston, TX. Bill worked as a marriage and family therapist and was employed by Taylor County, TX. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, a member of the Austin Texas American Legion, and also a member of AAMFT and TAMFT, as well as First Baptist Church in Moline. Bill was very much a people person who enjoyed life to the fullest. He will be greatly missed by family and friends alike.
Survivors include
Wife Ann Pearce Moline, IL
Son Jay (Melette) Pearce East Moline, IL
Granddaughter Morgan Pearce
He was preceded in death by his 3 brothers and 4 sisters.
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