Mr. Austin Michael Neece, 28, of Connelly Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at his residence.
Austin was born on July 24, 1996 in Burke County to Wesley Andrew Neece and Angel Deyton. He was currently employed as a roofer in the construction industry. Austin loved the outdoors, especially going to the mountains and the beach, and he had a big heart, always looking for ways to help others.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Wilburn and Frances Deyton and Andrew Neece.
Surviving is addition to his parents, are his siblings, Taylor Neece and significant other, Matt Hiott of Charleston, SC, and Timmy Neece of Morganton, three nieces, Zoey, Aleigh and Davina, and one nephew, Mathew. Also surviving are his grandmothers, Loretta Deyton and Diane Neece, his aunts and uncles; Billie Young, Annette Richards, Jason Deyton and Cynthia McKee, and numerous cousins and extended family.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025 in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service, with Rev. Aaron Causby officiating.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Neece family.