William Ernest Neeley

Ernest passed away on February 23, 2017 at his residence. He was born on July 24, 1933 in Bullard to the late William Henry Neeley and Eula Mae Neeley.

Ernest retired from Kelly Springfield Tire Co. after 29 years of service. He also worked at O’Reilly’s for 16 years. Ernest loved his family dearly.

Ernest is survived by his loving wife Wands Lee Neeley of 60 years, his son Rickey Neeley and wife Deborah of Bullard, his daughters Paula DeMoville and husband Trey of Bullard, Kim Thomas and husband Roland of Louisiana and Sheila Collinsworth and husband Wayne of Carthage. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Cody DeMoville, Zachary Neeley, Jake Ferrell, Roland Thomas, Trey DeMoville and Wayne Collinsworth. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bernie Beam and Dakota (Bubba) DeMoville.

The family will receive friends and family on Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 5-7pm at Lloyd James Funeral Home.