Terry Martin Neece

Jan. 2, 1933 Sept. 26, 2016 Terry Martin Neece, 83, of Goodman, Mo., died Monday evening, Sept. 26, 2016, at his residence after a brief decline in health.

He entered this life on Jan. 2, 1933, in rural McDonald County, Mo., near the community of Powell, the only child born to the late Lloyd and Geneva Neece. He graduated from Pineville High School in 1950. After high school, he completed a two-year welding program in Yakima, Wash.

On June 28, 1952, in Yakima, he was united in marriage to Viola Stanley, and to this union two sons were born.

In 1956, he began his career with Rocketdyne in Neosho, Mo., as a welder, retiring in 1971 as an inspector. He was also a cattleman throughout his life. He was an avid game player, especially dominoes and checkers.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Viola Neece, on May 20, 2008; and a son, Stephen Neece.

He is survived by one son, Nick Neece and wife Becky of Neosho; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, in the Anderson Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Homes with Pastor Dennis Bergen officiating.

Burial will follow in the Mayfield Cemetery near Goodman. Those honoring his life by serving as pallbearers are Nick Neece, Chad Neece, Austin VanDorn, Kyle VanDorn, Eddy Lauderdale and Kim Emery.

The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, in the funeral home chapel.

Memorials are being directed to the Mayfield Cemetery Care Fund and contributions may be left at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family through www.ozarkfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson.