Mr. John Wayne Niemi, age 73 of Eddyville, KY passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY.
Born Wednesday, April 10, 1946 in Murray, KY, he was the son of the late John Oliver Niemi and the late Mary Louise (Ross) Niemi. He retired after 30 years of service as a rural postal carrier for the United States Postal Service, Benton Post Office. He was of the Baptist Faith. He served his country in the US Army.
John is survived by his daughter, Phyllis Susan Allen, husband Kevin of Gilbertsville, KY; sister, Ruth Ann O’Neal of Water Valley, KY; and grandson, Aaron Allen of Paducah, KY.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Phyllis (Beck) Niemi.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Collier Funeral Home, 211 West 5th St., Benton, KY 42025.
Graveside services for Mr. Niemi will be held Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at the Saratoga Church Cemetery, 2360 KY 293, Eddyville, KY 42038. Bubby Gray will officiate. Inurnment will follow the services.
No public visitation is scheduled at this time.