Born January 6, 1936 in Greene County, he was the son of Leo and Stella (Laubner) McNeely.
He was a retired truck driver and a member of the Sons of the Legion and Men's Auxiliary of the V.F.W. in Worthington.
Survivors include: one son John McNeely; one brother Leo McNeely of Mississippi; three sisters, Myrtle Huddleston of Evansville, Helen Carrell of Worthington, and Melda Stinebaugh of Worthington; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Eugene, Leon, and Junior, and one sister Rachel Hamilton.
Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. on Monday at Worthington Cemetery.
Friends may call at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Worthington after noon on Monday.