Larry Joe Neikirk, 58, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the home of his sister, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 11, 1965, in Mount Carmel, the son of Larry Neikirk and Molly (Couch) Helton.

Joe worked for several years as a carpenter. He loved the outdoors and wildlife. He was an avid deer hunter, bass fisherman, and enjoyed all types of sport shooting. He was a member of the Lancaster Church of Christ and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Joe leaves behind two sons, Jesse (Brittany) Neikirk, Joezy Neikirk; one daughter, Brittany Swift; five grandsons, Keagan, Jayce and Jett Swift, Dane and Jax Neikirk; his father, Larry (Darlene) Neikirk; mother, Molly Helton; one brother, Mark (Amy) Neikirk; three sisters, Lisa (David) Berry, Sherri (Jeff) Keepes, Amy (Chuck) Kingsbury; Step sister, Crystle Appleton; step children, Clifford Cooper, Chelle Barnhard, and Michael Schoenbaum; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Joe was preceded in death by his grandparents.

A Graveside Service will take place at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Harrison Cemetery in Lancaster, Illinois, with Pastor Carson Root officiating.

The family would like to thank Wabash General Hospital Oncology Department for their compassion and care shown to Joe and his family during his illness.

Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Joe’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Neikirk family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com