Ronald "Ronnie" Nelson Pierce age 68 of Willard died Wednesday March 18, 2015 at the Brian Center of Wallace.
He was born August 22, 1946 in Pender County son of Eleanor Rackley Pierce and the late Horace E. Pierce.

He is survived by his mother Eleanor Rackley Pierce, two sisters, Jackie Parker and husband Gene of Wallace, and Judy Parker of Wallace; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Arnold Rackley and Preston Rackley
Ronnie loved to play music and did so at many places around the area. He could play almost any instrument and learned them all by ear.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Sunday March 22, 2015 at Riverview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at their house.