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Robert Neely Obituary
PASADENA- Robert (Bob) Wilton Neely, 84, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 in Pasadena, Texas, following health complications.
He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Lillian May (Kelner) Neely; his son Robert Alan and wife Lara of The Woodlands, Texas; his son James and wife Meyoung of Gravel Ridge, Arkansas; his son John and long-time girlfriend Sandy Palmer of Benton, Arkansas; and seven grandchildren: Jordan Neely, Aidan Neely, Juliana Rhea, Danielle Carroll, Fauna Dee Neely, Nicholas Neely, and Angus Neely. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as, his brother, Jimmy Neely.
Born and raised in Warren, Arkansas, the son of Aubert and Robbie Zell (Thurman) Neely, he graduated from Warren high school in 1952 and joined the U.S. Navy, where he was proud to have served as a Second-Class Petty Officer on three different ships in the Repair Division. He lived in Hawaii and New Mexico before settling in Pasadena, Texas, where he worked as a welder and lived over 50 years.
Bob earned several degrees as a Boy Scout, was a 32nd Degree Master Mason, spent many years involved in the American Legion, and volunteered as a Salvation Army bell ringer. For 22 years, he volunteered for Shriner's International through the Grand Lodge of Texas. He had a passion for motorcycles and enjoyed traveling with his wife and family. He also enjoyed gardening and being outdoors.
Bob was a long-time member of the Sunset United Methodist Church and an endowed member of Archives Masonic Lodge #1399 for 49 years. He had two favorite Bible verses that meant more and more to him as he neared the end of his life. Matthew 11:28 (NIV) "Jesus said, come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest," and Psalm 122:1 (NIV) "I rejoiced with those who said to me, 'Let us go into the house of the LORD.'"
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 14th at Shield of Faith Church, 823 Seydler Street, East Bernard, Texas 77435 at 10:30 AM, with lunch to follow in the reception hall. A private graveside service will be held later. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Sunset United Methodist Church, 709 Allendale, Pasadena, Texas 77502, ATTN: Memorial Fund, Bob Neely.
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February 15, 2019
To family and friends God is a refuge and strength for you in your time of such great loss. May you be comforted by reading Psalm 46 verse 1. My sincere condolences.
A. L.
February 12, 2019
May the bereaved family be comforted by looking forward to Jesus' promise of seeing your dear loved one again. John 6:40.
M. M.
February 12, 2019
At this time of your bereavement, please accept our deepest expression of sorrow in losing someone so dear to you. We gain the needed encouragement and comfort from our Heavenly Father in prayer. May your memories of Robert strengthen you to continue to move forward.
February 11, 2019
My condolences to the family. May the wonderful memories of your loved one comfort you until the God of love promises are fulfilled. 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14
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February 11, 2019
Losing a loved one is never easy, but our loving god promises to give the strength and courage you'll need to endure, and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way. (Isaiah 40:29, 41:10, 13)
February 10, 2019
To the family of Mr. Robert Neely,
I would like to express my sincere condolences for the loss of Mr. Neely.
We can look forward to the promise at 1 Corinthians 15:21, 22 "for just as in Adam all men are dying, so also in Christ all will be made alive."
Sincerely,
Kathy D
February 10, 2019
My deepest condolences to the Neely family. It's never easy to lose a loved one. May you be comforted by your memories and strengthened by the promise of our creator who promises we can again see our lost loved ones. (John 6:40)
February 10, 2019
May the family experience comfort of heart and mind during this time of sadness. John 3:16.
February 10, 2019
Please accept our sincere condolences. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times that you shared together. May the underserved kindness of our Heavenly Father provide you with the comfort that you need. (Psalms 94:19)
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