Kelly Neace, 50, Pierceton, passed away at 5:20 p.m. May 1, 2016, in his residence. He was born Aug. 5, 1965, in Coshocton, Ohio, to Chris and Sara Kanuckle Neace. On Aug. 9, 2009, in Pierceton, he was united in marriage to Carol Bodenheimer, who survives in Pierceton. Formerly of Chapman Lake, he moved to Pierceton eight years ago. He worked for KREMC for 16 years. He was a former lineman and was currently serving as a service man. He was a member of Deuces’ Wild Bike Club. He also was an avid bike rider, coon hunter and horseshoe player. Also surviving are one daughter, Olivia Neace, Columbus, Ohio; six stepchildren: Tristen Giescy, Coshocton, Ohio; Megan (and spouse James) McCarron, Ewa, Hawaii; Jacquelyn Schlichter and Mayci Schlichter, both of Pierceton; Samantha (and spouse Troy) Bailey, Nappanee; Jacob (and companion Gabrielle) Schlichter, South Whitley; his sister, Christine Sycks, Coshocton, Ohio; his brother, Ray (and spouse Alice) Neace, Columbus, Ohio; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Rachel. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will be in Polly Noble Family Cemetery, Breathitt County, Ky., Saturday. Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral chapel. ***** Memorials to the family c/o McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, IN 46580. Condolences via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
