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Howard Reese Nicely, 89, of Lexington died Sept. 29
Howard Reese Nicely, 89, of Lexington died Sept. 29
Howard Reese Nicely, 89, of
He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a former employee of Burlington Industries and was an accomplished carpenter. He coached little league sports for many years and loved helping the youth of the county excel both on and off the field. He passed this love of sports to his grandchildren and loved to watch them play.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed doing these with his wife, Vivian, his sons and friends. Friends and neighbors alike benefited each year from his abundant garden.
He was born on Nov. 12, 1933, in
He is survived by his sons, Howard (Renada) and Wayne (Tammy); grandchildren,
Reese was a long-time member of
A service celebrating his life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the Mission Benevolence Fund at