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Michael Neff Obituary
Michael Allen Neff, 32, of Zionville, NC, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 1, 2024. He was born July 26, 1991, in Hollywood, Florida.
Michael was known as Coach Neff to many and he was indeed a beloved coach and PE teacher for Watauga County Schools. Michael was first and foremost a lover of animals (especially his Great Danes), a husband, a son, a brother, a father to our foster children, a godfather, and a best friend to those who knew him best. Everyone has their own memories of Michael and those memories will forever live in our hearts and minds.
He is survived by, his wife, Emily Greer Neff of Zionville; mother, Meg Andrews and husband Johnny of Blowing Rock, sister, Katie Lieth and Ahren of Raleigh; brother, Dave Andrews of West Jefferson; sister, Kayleigh Andrews and partner Drew Russell of West Jefferson; brother, Mark Andrews of Raleigh; aunt, Angie Vazquez of Weston, Florida; sister-in-law, Amanda Cottrell and husband Matthew of Boone; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Nancy Greer of Vilas; nieces, Amelia, Maggie, Norah, Laiken and Marianne and nephews, Johnny and Finley.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Vazquez, and his maternal grandmother, Margaret "Gram" Allen.
Funeral services were held February 4, 2024, at Alliance Bible Fellowship. Reverend Burl Greene, Reverend Gordon Noble and Reverend Reggie Hunt officiateing. A private family Interment were held at the Adams Cemetery.
The family received friends from 1:30 until 3:30, prior to the service.
Donations can be made to Hunters Heroes: Coach Michael Neff Scholarship Fund for Athletes at LifeStore Bank or on the Hunters Heroes website at https://www.huntersheroes2013.com/ This scholarship will support middle school and high school athletes.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com
Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.
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