EFFORD ODELL NIECE

Efford Odell Niece, 59, of Esserville, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at his home after a short illness.

He was of the Christian faith, a former employee of Millers Service and Rogers Auto and was a retired coal miner.

Odell was preceded in death by his parents, Buddy and Janice Niece; and a brother, Jerry (Moose) Niece.

Those left to cherish Odell’s memory are his son, Jason Niece of Big Stone Gap; brothers, Steve Niece and wife Rhenea and Lee Niece and wife Carolyn all of Wise; sister, Kay Dingus and husband Robert (Fuzz) of Norton; several nieces and nephews; two step-children; his two dogs, Thunderbolt and Lightning Foot; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Efford Odell Niece will be conducted at 4 p.m. Friday, August 6, at the Sturgill Funeral Home chapel in Wise with Pastor Gary Maggard officiating. Burial will follow in Dewey Memorial Cemetery in Pound. Family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until time of services. I

n Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Southwest Virginia Cancer Center Patient Assistance Fund - 671 HWY 58 East, Norton, VA 24273. Please visit www.sturgillfuneral.com to leave online condolences for the family.

Sturgill Funeral Home in Wise is in charge of arrangements.