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JAMES NEECE
WOOD RIVER — James Thomas Neece, 96, passed away at 1:20 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, at VIP Manor in Wood River.
Born in Merrit, Ill., on April 14, 1918, he was the son of Eugene and Lula (Briggs) Neece.
He had been employed in the Casting Department of Olin Corporation several years before retiring.
He married the former Frances Pauline Kelley, who preceded him in death; then later married Nellie F. Woods, who survives.
Surviving also are two sons, James (Judy) Neece of St. Paul, Minn., Don (Rosalie) Neece of Maryville; four grandchildren, Julie (Mark) Brown, Susan (Pat) Robien, Mike (Shannon) Neece, Tom (Julie) Neece; and eight great-grandchildren, Alyssa Miller, Kyan Brown, Jackson and McKenzie Robien, Conner Robien, Jimmy, Matt and Allie Neece.
Preceding in death was his first wife and eight brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be from 10 until time of service at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 2014, at Marks Mortuary in Wood River. Rev. Michael Southcombe will officiate.
Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
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priscilla reynolds
October 1, 2014
A true angel! You are a true friend and I will miss you so much. You stood by my mom thru thick and thin and thank you for that. Will see you in heaven one day soon
Gary & Flo Kirsch
September 27, 2014
Don and Rosalie,
We are so sorry for your loss.
CHERYL DOSSETT
September 27, 2014
THE TIME I SPENT WITH YOU WAS VERY REWARDING FOR ME I LOVE OUR TALKS ABOUT YOUR TRAVELS YOU JOBS AND YOU FAMILY YOU WILL BE ALWAYS LOVED AND MISSED
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