“Bill” Charles William Pierce, Jr., of Eureka Springs passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2023.
Bill Pierce is survived by his wife of 42 years, Angela Pierce, and his two children, Eric Pierce and Patrick Pierce, along with his grandchildren, Patrick Pierce, Jr., and Olivia Pierce, and his nephew, Chucky Thate.
Bill was born in Ohio on June 24, 1962, to Charles Pierce, Sr., and Maisie June Pierce. Bill met his wife Angela through a friend in high school in 1981. They were soon in love and married on July 11, 1981.
Bill and Angela had three children, Billy, Eric, and Patrick, while living in Ohio. After the death of his first-born son, Billy, Bill and his wife moved to Eureka Springs in 2001 to start a new life and his lifelong dream of owning his own mechanic shop.
Bill made his dream a reality when he opened BP and Sons in 2005. He has been servicing vehicles in Grassy Knob and Inspiration Point ever since.
Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his grandchildren and anything that had to do with cars. Bill was an easy-going soul and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Bill enjoyed letting loose on the weekend with his wife and enjoying an ice-cold beer.
Bill was a devoted husband, father, uncle, and grandfather. He was the rock for his family and will be dearly missed.
Visitation was Sept. 29, 2023. Memorial donations may be made to the Eureka Springs Cemetery, c/o City Hall, 44 S. Main St., Eureka Springs, AR 72632. Arrangements under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2023.