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Timothy Niceley Obituary

Timothy M. Niceley 58 of Indianapolis, IN passed away Thursday June 2, 2022, after a valiant battle with cancer.

He was born June 6, 1963, in Columbus, IN to Bob and Anita (Geary) Niceley. He married Donna (Small) Niceley on June 28, 1986, at Center Grove Presbyterian Church at Stones Crossing in Greenwood, IN, she survives.

Tim was a 1981 graduate of Columbus East High School and a graduate of Ball State University in Muncie, IN where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

Tim had a long and successful career spanning over 37 years at Rolls-Royce North America and predecessor companies with expertise across sourcing and logistics disciplines.

He was an active member of the Southport Presbyterian Church and served in a number of different capacities. He also attended Ogilville Christian Church when spending time in Brown County.

Tim enjoyed camping, motorcycling, fishing, volunteering in service to others, and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife Donna (Small) Niceley of Indianapolis, IN, his daughter Melissa Baker (spouse Chris) of Indianapolis, IN, his son Matthew Niceley of Greenwood, IN, parents Bob and Anita (Geary) Niceley of Columbus, IN, brother Kevin Niceley (spouse Jenny) of Carmel, IN, sister Rhonda Green (spouse Tom) of Columbus, IN, father-in-law Quentin Small of Franklin, IN, sister-in-law Kathi Small of Guatemala City, Guatemala, brother-in-law David Small (spouse Sandra) of Ft. Myers, FL, nephews Zach Niceley of Indianapolis, IN, Drew Niceley of Chicago, IL, Nate Green of Reno, NV and Mark Small of Morristown, NJ, nieces Jill Niceley of Carmel, IN, Mari Fugate (spouse Zach) of Columbus, IN and Lauren Small of Chester, NJ, great nephew Shepherd Fugate of Columbus, IN.

His mother-in-law Patricia (Conklin) Small preceded him in death on January 30, 2022.

Pastors Rob Hock and Martin Wright will conduct a Celebration of Life Service on Tuesday June 7, 2022 at 2PM at Southport Presbyterian Church 7525 McFarland Blvd in Indianapolis, IN and will be accessible via the Southport Presbyterian Church website at www.southportpres.org. The Family will receive visitors on Tuesday June 7, 2022 from 12 Noon until service time at the church.

In lieu of flowers, if you would like to honor Tim's life, memorial contributions may be made to Southport Presbyterian Church attention Global Missions 7525 McFarland Blvd Indianapolis, IN 46237 or to the Ogilville Christian Church attention Hilltop Christian Camp 7891 West 450 South Columbus, IN 47201.

Anyone wishing to send a message, note or card to a member of the family, you may do so by mailing them to Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) Franklin, IN 46131.

Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN is handling the arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com. Information 317-738-0202.



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Published by The Republic on Jun. 5, 2022.

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