Jeffory Lawrence Neece, 67, of Athens, Alabama passed away on September 21. Born Jan. 21, 1951, he was the son of the late William Elwood “Woody” Neece and Etta Jane Neece
He was preceded in death by his former wife Sandra Lee Neece.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Etta Neece; sister Cherie; brother, Greg; and niece, Rebecca Proof (husband Steve) all of Lillian, Alabama; Wife, Becky (her daughter Ashley and granddaughter Logan) of Athens, Alabama; Son Matt and daughter-in-law Christy; grandson Cassius all of Stoney Creek, Tennessee; Son Willie “Will” and daughter-in-law Kristen, grandsons Hunter and Sam, granddaughters MacKenzie and Kaydence. Daughter Amy and son-in-law Mann.
He is further survived by his widespread military family and numerous partners in crime that have been by his side for countless shenanigans. You know who you are and keep the stories classified.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1971-1991 as part of the Explosive Ordinance Devices family. After Army retirement, he spent numerous years with the Army Corp of Engineers. Then followed his passion for teaching in 1998 when he started at Hazardous Devices School at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Then in March 2013, he finalized his participation in the workforce. He fully retired to spend time traveling.
He was a devout University of Tennessee Volunteer fan, through the highs and all the trying times of being a Volunteer in North Alabama. He remained a vigilant Vols fan.
He was always proud of his roots in Stoney Creek, TN, and has many friends and extended relatives that all loved him and he will be deeply missed.
The family will receive friends on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018 4:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m. followed by the memorial service at 5:00 p.m. at Berryhill Funeral Home.
