Brian Francis McNeely

McNeely, Brian Francis, 28, of Riverview passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014. He was born on May 27, 1985 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois to Frank and Colette Bochenek McNeely. Brian graduated in the class of 2003, from Bartlett High School in Bartlett, Illinois and then from the University of Tampa with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science in 2008. Brian was the physical education teacher at Eisenhower Middle School in Apollo Beach. He was the proud coach of the General’s football and track teams. He also coached Bloomingdale Little League. He was an avid Football Fan. Brian especially loved the Chicago Bears. He also enjoyed fishing, home repair and remodeling and coaching. Brian was hard working and loved his family. Survivors include his devoted wife, Mindy; loving sons, Tayton and Dillon; parents, Frank and Colette; brother, USMC Lt. Eric McNeely; sisters, Kara and Kayla McNeely; Aunt, Tina Bochenek; father and mother-in-law, Mel and Evie Laing; sisters-in-law, Missy and Melanie Laing; nephew, Te’Sean Crowder; other family and circle of good friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 10 from 6-9 PM at Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 11 at 12PM at Bell Shoals Baptist Church, Brandon. In honor of Brian’s love for football, family and friends are encouraged to wear football Jerseys to the services. Even, Green Bay Packers jerseys are allowed. Brian will always be deeply loved and forever missed. In lieu of flowers please make donations to www.gofundme.com/CoachBrian.