Lance Corporal William Jacob (Billy) Luce of Raeford, 22, died Monday, June 15, 2020 at Camp Lejuene.
He was born at Womack Army Hospital on Ft. Bragg on July 30, 1997. He was a member of Troop 410 where he earned his Eagle Scout Rank, JROTC at Hoke County High School and First Baptist Church of Raeford. He participated with the Hoke County recreational sports. He was proud of his Eagle Scout project, placing benches in McLauchlin Park. He enlisted with the U.S. Marine Corps in 2015 where he served as an infantry rifleman.
He is survived by his parents Jim Luce and Gaby Luce of Raeford; two brothers, Michael Luce and Clayton Lucel; and a nephew, Cayden Luce, all of Raeford.
A visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2020 at First Baptist Church, 333 North Main Street, Raeford.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 4, 2020 at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Thomas Lee officiating.
Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery with Military Honors.
Memorials may be made to:
First Baptist Church of Raeford
333 North Main Street
Raeford, NC 28376.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com