Billy W. Pierce (Mr. Bill), age 88, of Van Buren, formerly of Russellville died Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at his home. He was born September 29, 1932, in Cherry Valley, Arkansas to James Henry Pierce and Alma Whitehorn Pierce.

He served 4 years in the Air Force and later retired from the Arkansas Army National Guard. He attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University and graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Arkansas Tech University. He taught music and library in the Plainview Rover School District for 30 years. He directed community choirs, served as interim pastor at Plainview Assembly of God, and volunteered at the Main Street Mission in Russellville. He was an active member of the Assemblies of God in Russellville and Van Buren.

He is preceded in death by his father James Pierce, mother Alma Pierce, one brother and three sisters.

Mr. Pierce is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gwen Pierce of Van Buren; one son, Brent Pierce of Fayetteville; two daughters, Tammy Grisham (Gary), of Alma and Jana Nye (Brian), of Rudy; three granddaughters, Megan Harrison (Andrew), Amber Overton (Darren), and Rachel Nye; and six great-grandchildren, Cade, Gunner, Porter, and Truitt Harrison and Coleman and Bennett Overton.

The graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Rest Haven Memorial Park with the Rev. Larry Moore officiating and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Open viewing will be Monday from 1:00-4:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Brian Nye, Andrew Harrison, Darren Overton, Dennis Gaskin, Jerry Faulkner, Leslie Collins, and Cade Harrison.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com .