David DeWayne Nease, fondly referred to as Rico, of Partridge, Kentucky, departed from his earthly home at Harlan ARH on January 24th, 2023 surrounded by a multitude of loved ones. David was born on November 11th, 1944 in Michigan.

David was preceded in death by his parents: Audrey Morris Nease, Ollie Nease and Atilano Santos; as well as his siblings Darrell, Larry, and Kay Nease; Atilano, Angelina, Nicolas, Pete, Johnny, and Ervin Santos.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Sheila Pennington Nease; children: Dee Murphy, Donald Nease, Chris Nease, Lori (Everett) Johnson, and Maria Nease; grandchildren: Regan Johnson, Sean Johnson, Aaron (Julia) Lewis, Hannah Johnson, Caleigh Cornett, Elaina Salyers, Kobe Salyers, Krystina Nease, Tyler Murphy, Tanner Murphy, Bryson Nease, and Mckenzie Nease; three great grandchildren: Easton, Rennesme and Kian Lewis; his brothers and sisters: Charlotte (Mearl) Rhodes, Sherry (Doug) Johnson, Sheila Sexton, Gail (Billy Ray) Gilliam, Gwen (Pete) Caldwell, Greg (Sherry) Nease, David, Alfred, Gilbert, Louis, and Ray Santos, Lilie Garza, Mary Villalobos, Viola Robles; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving relatives and friends.

David was a coal miner for US Steel and ARCH. He was saved in 2019 and was a believer in the Pentecostal faith. He was baptized at the Cumberland Pentecostal Church. He enjoyed spending his time fishing on Norris Lake and making his adoring family laugh each and every day.

Visitation will be Friday, January 27, 2023 from 11am-1pm  at Tri City Funeral Home with his funeral service to follow at 1pm with Reverend Michael Blair officiating. Interment will follow at Westlawn Cemetery with Aaron Lewis, Sean Johnson, Everett Johnson, Kobe Saylers, Justin Boggs, and Gavin Cozart serving as pallbearers.