Age 70, of Minford, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at the VA Hospital in Chillicothe. He was born on August 29, 1942 in Portsmouth to Jasper and Ora (Kiser) Neace. After serving his country in the Navy, Ronald spent many years as a welder. He enjoyed baseball and really loved rooting for his favorite teams, the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves.

Ronald is survived by 4 sons, Ronald Neace, Jr. of Florida, Jasper Neace of AZ, Michael Neace of Blairsville,GA, and Emmanual Neace of Blairsville, GA; 5 daughters, Sherry (Dennis) King of Sciotoville, Holly Baldwin of Haiwassee, GA, Delia Neace of Blairsville, GA, Amanda (Mitch) Rhinehardt of Haiwassee, GA, and Candy (Ron) Maurer of Blairsville, GA; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 5 sisters, and 3 brothers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters, one brother, and the mother of his children, Glenda Neace.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Greenup County. Military honors will be provided by James Dickey Post #23. Wolfe-Nelson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.WolfeNelsonFuneralHome.com