Hugh Whisman Niceley

Hugh Whisman Niceley passed peacefully into the Kingdom of Heaven on February 9, 2025. He was born November 13, 1937 to Dr. Park and Virginia Niceley, he and his sister grew up on Fourth Creek. His first job was picking watercress from the creek and taking it to Market. He lived on the property for the rest of his life. Whisman started his career at Johnson and Gaylon, a company his Grandfather founded. Later, when his father retired from his medical practice, he joined him in the forward thinking business of long-term health care.

Whisman was a devoted son, a faithful employer, uncle and brother. He had an interesting mind and was an example of how we all have our own path home. He simply liked what he liked and he will be missed.

Whisman is preceded by his parents, Dr. Park Eugene and Virginia Whisman Niceley. He is survived by his sister, Lucie Niceley Mays; nephews, Park Niceley Mays and James Julian Mays Jr. (Adele); great nephews, James Julian Mays III, John Fletcher Mays and Jefferson Grey Mays.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Vickie and Jean Baird for 30 years of service to Whisman, also to the John Niceley family and First Presbyterian Church.

Please consider a donation to The Ramsey House or First Presbyterian Church in Whismans' honor.

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11am at Berry Highland Memorial Funeral Home with a service to follow at 12 noon. A graveside service will be held inside Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery at 1pm.