Bobby Neace

Bobby Neace, age 73, of Lower Taulbee Fork, Vancleve, KY passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the KY River Medical Center in Jackson, KY.  He was born June 7, 1952, at Watts, KY and was the son of the late Lottie Henson Hughes.  He was also preceded in death by son: Dennis Turner.  Daughter: Teresa Fugate.  Brothers: Donald Hughes, Roylee Hughes.   Sisters: Ada Gwin, Annie Noble, Bessie Combs.  Nephew: Donald Combs.  Bobby was a mechanic and loved to repair collectible cars.  He also loved to hunt, garden, and he loved his family.  He is survived by his wife; Brenda Fugate Neace of Vancleve, KY.  His sons:  Scott Turner and Charles Bach of Jackson, KY and Robert Fugate of Fort Wayne, IN.  His daughters:  Annabelle and Brian Perez, Amanda and Jacob Cochran and Sherrianne and Shane Messier, all of Fort Wayne, IN.  Destanny Turner and James Hensley of Jackson, KY and Alazea Turner of Vancleve, KY. His sisters: Brenda and Berlin Taulbee, Rosie and Ronald Ellis and Hannah Elam, all of Jackson, KY.  Grandchildren:  Cody Fouts, Marshall Turner, Katy Turner, Sheldon Turner, Dalton Turner, Chelsea Hensley.  He is also survived by a host of other grandchildren, one great- grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 1:00 pm at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel with David Fletcher officiating.  Burial in the Fugate Cemetery, Panbowl Branch, Jackson, KY.  Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00-9:00 pm.  Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.