Neil C. Brigance

Neil C. Brigance, 91, affectionately called “Pops”, went to be with his Lord and Savior August 3, 2024 under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky, while surrounded by family. He was born May 14, 1933 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky to the late Claude and Pearl Brigance. Neil retired from Alcoa after 29 years of service.

 He was saved at the age of 14 and served his Lord faithfully for the rest of his life. He was a member of Harvest Baptist Church where he loved to worship with his church family whom he loved dearly. His greatest joy was sharing Jesus and the Word of God with others. He wanted everyone to know Jesus. 

 Neil loved basketball and baseball. He played basketball for Dunmor High School and coached youth baseball for several years. 

 Neil was so loving and giving, always there to help those in need. He was very talented, good with his hands and loved to help people with their projects. He also loved gardening and gave others the fruits of his labor. 

 Most of all, he loved spending time with all his family. He will be missed by many.

 Neil was preceded in death by two children, Debbie Kirby and an infant, Ricky Lane Brigance; sisters, Narine Davis and Martha Grigsby; and a brother, G.W. Brigance.

 He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 71 years, Yvonne “Vonnie” DeArmond Brigance; sons, Jimmy Brigance (Pat) and Jeff Brigance (Stephanie), both of Owensboro; seven grandchildren, Matt Brigance (Sierra), Courtney Quisenberry (Brandon), Luke Brigance (Shayne), Whitney Brigance (Nathan May), Taylor Brigance (Brittany), Jason Reed and Jeremy Reed; twelve great-grandchildren, Natelie Gipson, Noah Brigance, Collin Gaither, Alex and Neil Quisenberry, Luke Brigance, Jr., Decklin, Henrick and Breckin Brigance, Isaac and Ella Reed and Autumn Reed; and many nieces and nephews.

 The funeral service will be at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, August 6 at Harvest Baptist Church, where visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery.

 Memorial contributions may be made to Harvest Baptist Church, 4430 Old Calhoun Rd, Owensboro, KY 42301.

 The family would like to offer a heartfelt thanks to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky for the outstanding care and dedication provided to Mr. Brigance. 

 Messages and condolences for the family may be shared at www.glenncares.com.