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John Nekoranec Obituary

John William Nekoranec
February 2, 1941-August 26, 2017
Myrtle Beach, SC
John William Nekoranec, 76 passed away, Saturday, August 26, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. He was born February 2, 1941 in Charleston, WV a son of the late Joseph and Marguerite Blizzard Nekoranec. He was predeceased by his sisters, Jean Thomas and Joyce Chadwick. John served in the United States Navy for four years. He was a contractor who owned his own business for many years in West Virginia and Myrtle Beach. The family has many fond memories of camping, boating and fishing with him. He enjoyed many years of the Sternwheel Regatta on the levee in Charleston, WV with family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Wendy Nekoranec of Myrtle Beach, SC; three daughters, Jill Fary and husband, Rich of Conway, SC, Susan Safford and husband, Loren and Melinda Drake-Pearce and husband, Todd all of Myrtle Beach, SC, a brother, Joe Nekoranec and wife, Genny of S. Charleston, WV; seven grandchildren, Ashley, Keith, Brandon, Taylor, Evan, Trenton and Trace and three great grandchildren, Lilah, Hadley and Addilyn. He is also survived by his beloved dog, Maggie. The family will receive friends Saturday, September 2, 2017 at McMillan-Small Funeral Home between the hours of 10:00 AM until 12:00 pm. A private service will be held by the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Grand Strand Humane Society, 3241 Mr. Joe White Ave., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. An online guestbook is available at www.msfh.net.

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Published by The Sun News on Aug. 30, 2017.

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Edward (Ed) Shaw

May 3, 2024

I knew "Nick" (as we called him) in those days of 1960-61 aboard USS Northampton (CC-1) in Norfolk, Virginia. We often went ashore together in such idyllic places as Curacao and Haiti. We also were aboard ship during the Bay of Pigs event of 1961. Fond memories of those days. I knew he was in the telephone booth business.

Wayne Williams - USMC

August 31, 2017

Thanks for your service Sailor !!!
Wayne Williams
United States Marine Corps

Laura (Wilson) Carpanzano

August 29, 2017

Wendy, Mindy and family,

I am so sad to hear the news of John's passing. I have many wonderful memories of John and the entire Nekoranec family when you all lived in that great old house on the hill. He was always so much fun and an amazing dad. My sincerest condolences.

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