DAWSON SPRINGS, KY - William Ralph Neisz, 60, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away at his home on Friday, February 17, 2012 at 1 a.m.

He was born on December 11, 1951 in St. Louis, MO to the late William C. and Mamie Neisz. He was an avid sportsman and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, James E. Neisz and Raymond Paul Neisz.

He is survived by four sisters, Lula Mae Proctor, Mildred (Thomas) Begrin both of Dawson Springs, Brenda Kay Opp of Providence, KY and Sheila Peyton of Dawson Springs; a brother, Garland Hall Neisz of Providence; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Bro. Mark Shriver officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery in Dalton, Ky. Pallbearers will be Buddy Evans, Michael D. Kirkwood, Raymond Paul, Tony Neisz, Zane Neisz and Tracy Neisz.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour Tuesday at Harris Funeral Home.

On line condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com.

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