William G. Pierce

William G. Pierce, age 86, of Murray, KY, formerly of Mayfield, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 18, at 10:45 p.m. at the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House in Murray surrounded by his family.
He was retired, was of the Methodist faith, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War.
His parents, William H. (Jack) and Mary Lucille Pierce and his first wife of 42 years, Nancy Purdom Pierce, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his second wife, Sue Sammons Pierce of Murray; one son, William Bruce Pierce of Nashville, TN; as well as many stepchildren, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-great grandson.
A celebration of life will be held at the Murray Banquet Center on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in Murray.
Burial will follow at a later date in Mayfield, KY.
The family request that expressions of sympathy be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9959.
Online condolences can be made left at www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com
The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.