Billy Jack "Bubba" Pierce

            Mr. Billy Jack “Bubba” Pierce, age 40, Dogwood Hill Lane, Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at his home.

            Bubba was born September 24, 1979 in Iredell County, the son of Sandra Stevenson Hodge of Taylorsville and Billy Eugene Pierce.

            He had worked as a correctional officer and was a fire fighter, where he held several positions with Vashti Volunteer Fire Department including former Chief. He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church and he was loving, kind hearted and never met a stranger.

            Including his parents, those left to cherish and honor his memory include: his wife, Brittany Earp Pierce of the home; grandmother, Betty Stevenson; step-father, Keith Hodge; step-brother, Johnny Lee Hodge; mother and father-in-law, Marlene and Richard Earp; brother-in-law, Jamie Earp and wife, Hannah and son, Kiefer Earp; special friends, Richard, Crystal, Riley “Punky” Sipes; and very special friend, Jason McCurdy; and Gabby the beloved dog; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Pierce; and a number of other family members.

            A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery. Revs. Steven Carson, Lloyd Jarvis will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m., prior to the service at the cemetery. The family asks that we all follow the CDC and the Governor on North Carolina guidelines about refraining from shaking hands and hugging.

Pallbearers include: Ernie McNeeley, Jason Stewart, Clint Millsaps, Allen McLain, Jason McCurdy, and Johnny Hodge.

            Honorary pallbearers include: Dale McCurdy, Dept. of Corrections and Alexander Emergency Services.

            Memorials may be made to: to the family for medical donations or National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, PO Drawer, 498, Emmitsburg, MD 21727.

            Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.

            Adams Funeral Home and cremation services is honored to be serving the Pierce Family.

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