This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.polk/2623.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Here's his obituary from the Bolivar Herald Free Press in Bolivar, Polk Co. Missouri. This says he was buried in Greenwood Cemetery: 411 S. Dunnegan Ave. Bolivar, Polk County Missouri http://www.interment.net/data/us/mo/polk/greenwood/index.htm ----------------------------------------------------- Lewis J. Pierce Lewis J. "Bill" Pierce, 75, Bolivar, was born April 23, 1924, at Eldon and departed this life on Friday, April 23, 1999, at Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility . Bill was a retired truck driver after 30 years in Delano, Calif., and Kansas City. He served in World War II and was wounded on the advance from Anzio, Italy, to Rome. He received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Bill was saved at the age of 32 at Good Hope Baptist Church in Kansas City. Several years later he united with Jericho Baptist Church in Independence. After moving to Boliar, he moved his membership to Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a member at the time of his passing. Bill was united in marriage to Floretta Combs on Nov. 9, 1945. To this union God added one daughter, who was Bill's pride and joy. He leaves behind his wife, Floretta, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Larry Stanek of Bolivar; two grandchildren, Cherie and Kera, and one great-grandson; a brother, Orville P! ierce of Winters, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. Bill was a quiet, caring man, never wanting to hurt anyone. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and the employees at Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility. He bore his suffering with great dignity. Services were Monday, April 26, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Gayland Lightfoot and Elder Douglas Skinner officiating. Music was proveded by the Calvary Church choir, Debra Stanek and Cherie Stanek. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery with full military honors by AmVets Post No. 114. Color guard detail was from the American Legion Post No. 138.