Jerry Neace
Feb. 3, 1938 — July 2, 2009
    KNOX — Jerry Neace, 71, of Knox, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009 at his home. Jerry was born Feb. 3, 1938 in Breathitt County, Ky. to Jack and Missouri Neace, both deceased.
    He was the president of the Statewide Tree Service, an avid fisherman, and a supporter of various youth organizations located in Knox, Culver, Starke and Marshall counties, including 4-H and Culver Little League. On April 9, 1959 in Ashtabula, Ohio, he married Virginia Trent; she survives.
    Also surviving are their children Kenneth Neace of Knox and Vincent (Lorri) Neace of Culver; his brothers, Troy and Pola Neace, both of Ky.; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by a son, Robert (Tammy) Neace of Knox.
    Visitation was Sunday, July 5, 2009 from 1 to 5 p.m. at M.C. Smith Funeral Home, 153 E. Washington St., Knox.
    Funeral services will take place Monday, July 6 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Floyd Allen officiating.
    Burial will take place at Burr Oak Cemetery, Burr Oak.