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Blaine Garvin Neilley

Blaine Neilley Obituary

NEILLEY Blaine Garvin Neilley, 79, of Cambridge, OH, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 following a year-long battle with cancer. Blaine was born and raised on a farm in Adams Township in Guernsey County. He served in the US Army. He retired from Cambridge High School, where he taught Biology and General Science for 26 years. He was a member of OSU and OU alumni, Guernsey County Soil and Water Conservation District, Muskingum River Woodland Interest Group, Indian Camp Grange, Ohio State and National Granges, Guernsey County Farm Bureau and Indian Camp Community Church. A scholarship was created in 2006 in honor of Blaine and Martha's 50th wedding anniversary, being awarded to college students from the county pursuing a degree in agricultural or related studies. Preceded in death by parents John and Mabel Neilley and infant Neilley son. Survived by wife, Martha (Fissell) Neilley, married 57 years; son and daughter-in-law, Grant and Sue Neilley of Baltimore, OH; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Tom McCoy of Reynoldsburg, OH, and Heather and Scott Sheppard of Cambridge, OH; grandchildren, Drew Neilley and fiancÃ©e Liz Dean, Marta and Daniel Ulry, Greta Neilley, Alex Neilley and Karen McCoy. Also by sister and brother-in-law, Jeanne and Robert Nevel and their daughter, Jocelyn Nevel of Columbus; many extended family and friends. Arrangements handled by BUNDY-LAW FUNERAL HOME, 120 N. 11th St, Cambridge, OH 43725, 740-432-5705. Family will receive family and friends at the funeral home on Friday, December 28, 2012 from 3-8 p.m. and again Saturday, December 29, from 1-2 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home and graveside services at Mt. Herman Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Neilley Scholarship Fund, c/o Maribeth Wright, PO Box 820, Cambridge, OH 43725, Indian Camp Community Church, c/o Teresa Neff, 64200 Slade Rd, Cambridge, OH 43725, or other charities of your choice in Blaine's name. Online guestbook may be signed at www.bundy-lawfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 26 to Dec. 27, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Blaine Neilley

15 Entries

Bill and Chris Carney

December 29, 2012

Dear Martha and Family
Sending our thoughts and prayers during this time of great loss for your family. I have many happy memories from my visits to Cambridge with Brenda and spending time with you and Blaine. May you find comfort as you celebrate your many wonderful memories with Blaine and your family. Keeping you close in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Bill and Chris (Beery) Carney

December 29, 2012

Dear Martha and Family
Sending you and all of your family our thoughts and prayers during this time of grat loss. I have many happy memories of my visits to Cambridge with Brenda and spending time with you and Blaine. You have a wonderful family. May you find comfort as you celebrate Blaine's life and your wonderful memories with him and all of your family.
With love,
Bill and Chris (Beery) Carney

Marge Fissell

December 28, 2012

Martha and Family,
I wish I could be there for the visitation right now but I am in California with my step brother LR and his family. I always enjoyed our visits with Blaine. Now he is in heaven with Floyd, Carroll Margie and others enjoying their first Christmas there. May the Lord give you grace, peace and strength through these dificult days. I look forward to seeing you this summer. Maybe at Drews wedding if I get to OH in time.
Love and Prayers Marge Fissell

Jim Stewart

December 28, 2012

Mr. Neilley's laid-back, friendly style of teaching made it easy for his students to learn. He was an inspiration to me in my own classroom 10 years later.

Thank you, Blaine. May the heavens open for you.

Jim and Jackie Mead

December 27, 2012

Blaine will always be in our heart.

Sheryl Nevil

December 27, 2012

Brenda, I pray the love of God enfolds you and your family during your journey through grief. I send you thoughts of comfort.
Love, Sheryl

Beverly Justice

December 27, 2012

Mr. Neilley was a great teacher whom I thank for my life-long interest in science. I feel honored to have known him.

Tom McCoy

December 27, 2012

Blaine, I will never forget you. You were a greatest Father in law. I will Remember all you taught me. I Love you very much.

Andrea & John Britton

December 27, 2012

RIP Mr. neilley! You were an amazing man!!!

lori felton

December 27, 2012

sorry to here,blaine was a good guy.I know him from going to mabels,I was her home health aide.i loved when blaine would tell me about the llamas. (rosey)and her babies..(r.i.p)

Sue Mathis-Connors

December 27, 2012

Dear Brenda, Grant and Heather and families,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep all of your family in our prayers.
God Bless,
Sue Mathis-Connors

kent ferguson

December 26, 2012

ny friend my mentor a man not to be forgotten. honest loving charitable. gods job will surely be easier with blaine there to help

Paul/Barbara Darling

December 26, 2012

So sorry we can't be there. You are in our thoughts. Love Paul and Barbara and family.

December 26, 2012

I am very proud to have known for the past 25 yrs. he was a generous, wonderful man. RIP, Blaine.

Bo and Terri Mathers

December 26, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Will miss seeing Blaine that cheerful smile and quick wave will miss the long talks and the stories he loved to share. We will sure miss you, now I won't have someone to remind me of my farm bureau dues. Rest in peace Blaine, your work is done.

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