John Allen Priest, Jr.

John Allen Priest Jr., 48, of Goose Creek, SC passed away, Friday, December 22, 2017. He was born on April, 13, 1969 in, Portsmouth, Virginia to John Allen Sr. and Brenda Sue (Nunnery) Priest. John graduated from Goose Creek High School and was a lifelong, diehard Gator fan. He was an amazing husband, father, grampy, son, brother, and friend. He had tremendous love for children and animals, and he will be sorely missed.

Survivors include his wife, Kelly Priest; his dog Lulu; children, Kiri Rodgers (Luke), Chucky Mixon (Erin), Christopher Keane, Chelsea (Chelly Mae) Priest, and Chase Allen Priest; grandchildren, Nicholae, Lily, Harrison, Braydon, his partner Leevi Allen, Ellie Belle, Hazel Rae, and his best friend Xander; his father, John Allen Priest Sr.; sister, Laura Faye Priest; brother, Christopher Priest (Tammy); as well as several nieces and nephews. And awaiting him with open arms is his mother Brenda Sue Priest.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 11:00AM at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Goose Creek Chapel. The Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 1:00PM in the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted to www.mcalister-smith.com.

Arrangements entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Goose Creek Chapel, 869 St. James Avenue Goose Creek, South Carolina, 29445, 843-553-1511.