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Robert McNeely Obituary
WAXHAW -- Mr. McNeely, 89, of Waxhaw, N.C., died Monday, August 23, 2010. Mr. McNeely was born August 21, 1921 in Waxhaw. He served as a Master Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Army during World War II. After serving in the military, Mr. McNeely was employed by Seaboard Coastline Railroad as a conductor for 40 years, where he began his love for trains.
Mr. McNeely was a lifelong member of Waxhaw Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon and an elder. He was recognized in 2007 for his many years of service to the church. Mr. McNeely was passionate about music, especially gospel music. He sang in the church choir and with a local quartet for a number of years. He enjoyed every opportunity that he had to sing. Mr. McNeely was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Geneva King McNeely; his parents; Parley B. and Myrtle McNeely, brothers; Parley B. McNeely, Jr., William P. McNeely, Gibbon E. McNeely, and sister, Helen McNeely Sims.
Mr. McNeely is survived by children: Robert N. McNeely, Jr. and wife Judith of Fleetwood, NC; James E. McNeely and wife Kathy of Stanly, NC; Jane McNeely-Sowell and husband Jackson of Waxhaw, NC; grandchildren: Brad McNeely of Fleetwood, NC., Michael McNeely of Waxhaw, NC, Jonathan McNeely and wife Crystal of Gastonia, NC and Gabrielle McNeely of Cullowhee, NC; step-grandchildren; Christine Queen and husband Greg of Warner Robins, GA, Donna Smith and husband Kerry of Charlotte, NC; two step-great-grandchildren: Renee Smith of Greensboro, NC and Hannah Smith of Charlotte, NC; honorary grandson, Jonathan Couick of Waxhaw, NC, sister-in-law, Joyce McNeely of St. Simons Island, GA and numerous nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate his life will be held on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at Waxhaw Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow at Waxhaw City Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 until 2:15 at the church.
The family would like to thank the staff of White Oak of Waxhaw and Hospice and Palliative Care of Charlotte for their loving care and support of Mrs. McNeely and his family. Memorials may be made to Waxhaw Presbyterian Church or Hospice and Palliative Care of Charlotte.
Gordon Funeral & Cremation Service of Monroe is caring for the McNeely family. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com.
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Walter McCord
August 28, 2010
Deepest sympathy to the family. God Bless.
Terry McCord
August 28, 2010
Sorry to hear about Mac as we called him on the railroad.The best I ever worked for. Thanks for the memories.
Ray Tripp
August 28, 2010
As a new conductor with the railroad, your father helped me so much and did so with kindness. I still talk about some of the stories that he told me.He also allowed my children on the train. Bod bless!
August 25, 2010
We will miss seeing Ney when we visit North Carolina. God Bless and be with you all. Love, Beatrice and Drew Sims
August 25, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Ney was such a fine man and will truly be missed. George and Karen McWhorter.
August 25, 2010
Jane, I was sorry to read about the passing of your father. Your father and mother were always very kind to me when we were at Waxhaw and Parkwood. Love, Cindy McManus Morris
August 25, 2010
We are so very sorry to hear of your father's passing. Know that our thoughts are with you today. Love and sympathy, Linda and Ed
The Staff of Gordon Funeral Service
August 25, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
August 24, 2010
Jane,Brad,Michael and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Dad/Grandaddy.
Much love and sympathy,
Roger and Evans
August 24, 2010
I'm sorry to hear about Uncle Ney. He was a good man and he was good to my mother Helen Belk. My prayers are with you all. I'm sorry I won't be able to be with tomorrow but our hearts will be there.
Ervin and Inge
August 24, 2010
Jane, so sorry to hear about your dad. Prayers coming your way for the days and the weeks to come . Sharon Steele
Elaine Burris
August 24, 2010
Jane, we were so sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you,
Elaine Gamble Burris
Teresa Knight
August 24, 2010
Jane, I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. Your Mom and Dad were some of my favorite people. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Teresa Gordon Knight
August 24, 2010
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the McNeely family -- Mr. McNeely will be missed very much. The Staff at White Oak of Waxhaw
Sally Williams
August 24, 2010
Jane, please know that you and your familly remain in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry !
Love,
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