Bruce McCoy Piner, age 76, of Wallace passed from this life to his eternal rest on early Wednesday morning, August 24, 2022 at Autumn Care of Shallotte.

He was born on October 1, 1945, in Pender County; the son of the late Joe and Bethel Brinkley Piner.  He was also predeceased by the apple of his eye and wife of 55 years, Jeanette James Piner; two daughters, Marilyn James Benson and Jo Ann Cole and sisters, Jo Ann Davis and Grace Fry.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his devoted children, Joey Piner and wife Debbie of Harrells, Bettina Williams of Wallace, Donnie Cole of Harrells, Dean Cole and wife Pam of Penderlea, Retha "Rita Faye" Garriss and husband David of Watha, Anita Brown and husband J.C. of Watha, and Susie Kelly of Dallas, TX; grandchildren,  12 grandchildren, Terrie Woodcock, Trudy Benson, Jeffrey Cole and wife Mary, Charles Henry Cole and wife Jennifer, Tommy Dean Cole and wife Heather, Jay Brown, Chad Tullos, Heather Wallish, Nicole Piner, Jessica Williams, Cory Williams, Justin Williams and Amanda Rivenbark; 14 great grandchildren, Joshua Smith, Christina Smith, Mary Ann Benson, J.J. Cole, Jordan Cole, Clay Cole, Caison Cole, Kynsley Cole, Brody Cole, Jackson Brown, Jenna Brown, Henry Tullos, Harper Wallish, Carleigh Croom, Timberly Pierce, Bailey Cavenaugh and husband James and Kendall Rivenbark and wife Kayla; 4 great great grandchildren, Hudson Cavenaugh, Kegan Rivenbark, Hollis Cait Cavenaugh and Kenma Rivenbark; sister, Sammie Salter of Richlands and numerous nieces, nephews extended family and friends that loved Bruce dearly.

Bruce was a family man who enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and extended family members.  He was a talented brick mason who worked hard and took great pride in his work.   Bruce enjoyed simple things in life like cooking, growing a garden, or just sitting in the outside under a tree. With a big heart, he loved unconditionally.  Bruce loved and treated his stepchildren as he did his own; in fact, he considered them 'his own'.  Bruce and Jeanette were quite a pair.  Their love was exceptional; life was not always easy, but they were devoted to each other and their family.  They raised their children to love each other as they loved each other.  Most of all, Bruce loved the Lord and is now at peace after a long illness.  He will surely be missed but treasured memories will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved Bruce.

Graveside service will be held at 1:00p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Piner Family Cemetery with Roy Dean Bowen conducting the service. The family will receive friends at the home of Rita Fay and David Garriss in Watha.

Memorial gifts may be sent to Community Home Care & Hospice, 497 Olde Waterford Way Ste 208, Belville, NC  28451.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Wallace, NC    910-285-4005