William "Bill" Dalton Rierson

Tobaccoville – William “Bill” Rierson, 92, of Tobaccoville passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at his home, with his family by his side.

Mr. Rierson was born April 28, 1927 in Stokes County to the late William Dalton and Della Scott Rierson.  He was a US Navy Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.  He was a member of the American Legion Post 290 and was of the Baptist Faith. 

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Klett, a brother, Carlton Rierson and a nephew, Sonny Rierson. 

Left to cherish his memory is his wife Carlene Briggs Rierson, his stepdaughters: Kimberly Parker and Donna Leonard and husband Mike, a nephew, Martin Rierson, and nieces: Donna Lynn Botero and LuEllen Rierson, step-grandchildren: Cameron and Kaitlyn Leonard, and a sister-in-law, GaDonna Hastings Rierson.

The family will receive friends and loved ones from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Slate Funeral Home.  Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM with Minister Ralph Sproles officiating. Interment will immediately following the funeral service, at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, 1989 Perch Rd. Pinnacle, NC 27043.

Flowers are appreciated or memorial donations may be made to Mt. Valley Hospice: 401 Technology Ln. Mt. Airy, NC 27030, or Forsyth County Humane Society: 4881 Country Club Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27104.

Slate Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of William “Bill” Rierson.  Online condolences may be offered at www.slatefh.com.

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