Jeremy Ray Vannoy, of Nicholasville, lost a long hard-fought battle with cancer and peacefully entered his eternal home on Thursday, November 9, 2023, after recently being saved. He was 49.

Born February 7, 1974, in Heerlen, Netherlands, he is the son of James Gerald and Phyllis Ruth Scalf Vannoy. Family, especially his boys, and friends were the most important things to him. He was a jokester and fun-loving. He was affectionately known as “Funcle” to his beloved nieces and nephews. He enjoyed playing basketball, listening to music (favorite: Beatles), playing video games, reading (esp. Stephen King), and watching Oklahoma Sooners football. He loved animals and greatly missed his pet dog, Izzy. He was a hard worker and finished his work career at NSG in Versailles, Ky.

Survivors include his parents, Gerald and Phyllis Vannoy; sons, Mason Ray Vannoy and Peyton James Vannoy; brother, Jimmy (and Jennifer) Vannoy; sister, Missy (and Derek) Benge; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Kenny Blevins and Bro. Roger Price officiating.

Burial will follow in the Cold Springs Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5-8PM on Tuesday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Vannoy, Mike Vannoy, Darrell Bailey, Dwan Taylor, Dave Moss, and Rodney Perkins.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements under the care of McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinneybrown.com.