Hetch Neace, age 78 of Massillon, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 12, 2015.

He was born Aug 29, 1937 in Hazard, KY son of the late Roy and Carrie (Woton) Neace.

Hetch retired in 2001 from Fiber Core (Cleaner Hanger) where he worked as a foreman for over 35 years.

Surviving are his sons Jeffrey Neace and Rodney (Evelyn) Neace, daughters Belinda (Jeff) Zedaker and Regina (Richard) Gano all of Massillon, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Lily (Feltner) Neace who died in 2008, two brothers and two sisters.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday,  Sept. 15, 2015 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Heitger Funeral Home - Massillon Chapel.

Funeral service will be on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015 at 11 A.M. at the funeral home with Rev. Tim Mishler officiating.  Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

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Heitger Funeral Home - Massillon Chapel   330-833-3248.