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James Nealy
CARY — James Luther "Jim" Nealy, of Cary, son of the late Arthur Plummer and Lorena Taylor Nealy, and Bessie Lee Covington was born Nov. 30, 1955, in Lumberton. He departed this earthly life on Jan. 14, 2015, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving and devoted family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Letemon Nealy, Johnny Nealy and Kenneth Covington.
He was a 1974 graduate of Orrum High School in Orrum, After graduating high school Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army. While in the Army he earned the rank of Sergeant and received his degree from Austin Peay State University in Tennessee.
Jim was most recently employed at Axon Corporation in Raleigh, as Project Manager.
To cherish his memory he leaves his beloved wife Linda G. Nealy. His legacy continues through the love and care of his three children, Derrick (Dena) Nealy of Clayton, Jamilia (Dennis) Williams of Hope Mills, and Ashley Nealy of Cary; his grandchildren, DeNaira Williams, Derrin Nealy, Dennis "Tre" Williams, Dian Nealy and Deanna Nealy; his brothers, Lee Morris (Gertrude)Nealy of Lyons, N.Y., William (Lanette) Nealy of Lafayette, La., Matthew Nealy of Greensboro, James Larry (Beverly) Nealy of Goose Creek, S.C., James Ricky Nealy of High Point, Terence (Donna) Nealy of Winston-Salem, Michael (Doris) Covington of Aberdeen, Melvin Covington of Faison, Brenda (Andrew) Powell of Newburg, N.Y., Gwen Nealy of High Point, Sarah McNair of Fayetteville, Shelia (Timothy) Morris of Hope Mills; his mother-in-law, Sarah DesChamps Gerald of Orrum; a god-daughter, Jamyah Evans of Newport News, Va.; his aunts, Hattie Taylor of Lumberton, and Grace Campbell of Aberdeen; and a host of nieces, nephews, in-laws, other relatives and friends.
The funeral will be held at 1:15 p.m. Monday at Watts Chapel Baptist Church in Raleigh. The visitation will be from 1 to 1:15 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be at Montlawn Memorial Park in Raleigh.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Lea Funeral Home in Raleigh.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rex Cancer Center, Raleigh, N.C., and Transitions Life Care (Hospice of Wake County).
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for James Nealy
January 20, 2015
sorry for the lost.watson anstackhouse
Peggy Parker Leonard
January 19, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May God continue to keep you and bless you family....Love you all
Praying for the family...Love all
Angela Robinson
January 18, 2015
January 18, 2015
My prayers are truly with you Mrs. Linda and family. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I love you all. Be blessed
Shirley Richardson-Baker
January 18, 2015
My heart goes out to you Linda and the entire Nealy family. We all grew up together, went to school and Church together. Over the past year or so Jim shared his Ministry with me and others which was very uplifting. I consider you both as friends. I send my prayers and condolences to you, the kids and the entire family. May God be with you all through this difficult time.
Wilbur Hill
January 18, 2015
Our Prayers goes out to the Nealy and Gerald family. Be not dismay what ever betides God will take care of You.
Wilbur Hill and family, Augusta, Ga
January 17, 2015
My prayers are with u and the family Linda. I always considered Jim a good friend and will surely miss him. I talked to him about two years ago and he was still able to make me laugh. Rest in Peace my friend. May God's healing hands comfort and keep u.
Evelyn L. Regan
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