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Richard Neely Obituary
Richard A. Neely
Sept. 16, 1939 - Mar. 31, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Richard A. Neely, 83, passed away March 31, 2023 and will be missed by all who knew him. Richard married his "rival high school" sweetheart Carolyn S. Neely (Presslor) and they had 62 wonderful years together and three beautiful children: Daniel (deceased), Cathleen S. Pennell and Elizabeth L. Lake (Alan) and five grandchildren: Connor and Alexandra Lake and Austin, Trevor, and Sydney Pennell. He also had one great grandchild, Finnegan James, a brother, Roger Neely (Mary Jo), and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Richard worked for US Steel, Ransom and Randolph, and Litton Dental, where he was VP of Marketing and Sales. He also owned his own business, Mastercraft Marineland in Toledo, OH before moving to Aiken, SC in 1998 where he enjoyed traveling, playing golf, and having dinner with family and friends. A private service for family will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Aiken Heart Board, PO Box 5211, Aiken, SC 29804. The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234), has charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy for the family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com
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Linda Deeter
April 18, 2023
I remember the very day I met the Neely family in Sylvania, Ohio. Little Beth (maybe 2?) was walking their dog down the street and I was so happy to see some children in the neighborhood that I ran out and asked her where she lived. She said they had just moved in and led me down to their house. Rich was in the garage working on his race car. That was the beginning of a lifelong friendship.
Rich was a true gentleman. Kind, thoughtful, generous, smart, hard worker, just plain wonderful. Our families had many terrific times together and we will all miss him dearly.
We send sincere condolences to Carolyn, Cathy, Beth, and families. The Neelys are very special to us.
Trish Carrabine
April 11, 2023
My sympathies and condolences. Richard & I were friends & in the same class at HM. He was kind & well liked. May he RIP. Blessings..Trish McQuillin-Carrabine. I was married to an Emersonian also He passed away Nov of 1998.
Nancy Scruggs
April 4, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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