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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Johnny
Niece
June 24, 1955 – June 17, 2025
John "Johnny" Niece, Jr., 69, of Wallingford, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at his residence. He was the widow of Marilyn Kay Muse Niece.
Born in Fleming County on June 24, 1955, Johnny was the son of the late John L. Niece and the late Sudie Kilgore Niece.
Johnny was a farmer, sawmill worker, and logger. He was a member of the Church of Sharkey.
Johnny is survived by his two children, John Dennis "Rooster" Niece and wife Debbie and Shonda L. Niece (Brian Shannon); and his four grandchildren, Brantley Dean Beatty, Olivia Pollitt, Aubury Shannon, and Amelia Shannon. He is also survived by four of his siblings, Mae Little, Shirley Humphries, Joan Gulley, and Jessie (Brenda) Niece; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
In addition to Marilyn, his wife of 37 years who passed in 2019; his mother Sudie; and his father John; Johnny was preceded in death by three of his siblings, Mildred Farrow, Eunice Pendland, Lottie Richey and Elbert Niece.
The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., Friday, June 20, 2025, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Bro. Randall Carmichael officiating.
Johnny will be laid to rest in Point Pleasant Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Jeff Riley, Timmy Saunders, Randy Cord, Harold Montgomery, Donnie Workman, and Dewey Gulley. Honorary pallbearers include Dougie Dyer, Jerry Porter, and Arnold Kimbler.
Visitation will be 11 a.m., until the hour of service at 1 p.m., Friday, at Boone-Nickell located at 150 West Water Street, in Flemingsburg.
Friends may offer online condolences at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.
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