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Kevin Lee Kniceley

Kevin Lee Kniceley, age 65, of Hanahan, SC, passed away peacefully at his home with family following a lengthy illness on December 15, 2024. Kevin was born on January 23, 1959, in Buckhannon, WV, a son of Teresa (Fallen) Haddix of Buckhannon and the late Ralph Kniceley.

In addition to his mother, Kevin is survived by his wife, Barbara (Stout) Kniceley; one daughter, Nicole and husband Travis Williams of OH; one son, B.J. Thomas of Buckhannon; twelve grandchildren, Ray Riley, Angela Wile and Amanda and husband Steven Hays all of SC, Devin, Denel, Adidison and TJ all of OH, Levi and Lexi of Buckhannon and Avery, Hudson and Scarlett all of SC; one uncle, Charles Kniceley of Weston, WV, numerous cousins and friends and one step sister, Joan Haddix of Stokes, FL; two step brothers Jim and wife Ann Haddix and Ron Haddix all of Scranton, PA.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Neva Fallen; stepfather, James (Jim) Haddix and his grandparents, Roy and Martha Kniceley and Lawrence and Pearl Fallen.

Kevin was an animal lover, especially his dogs. In honoring Kevin’s wishes he was cremated. A memorial service will be held for Kevin at a later date.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. This was a courtesy from the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home.

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