Richard "Preston" McNeely, 86, of 443 Chestnut Street in Eden, passed away Sunday evening, February 24, 2013, at Morehead Memorial Hospital.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, February 27, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with his nephew, Pastor Richard Jones presiding. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mr. McNeely was born September 22, 1926 in Spray, NC, son of the late Richard and Agnes Cook McNeely. He was a a US Navy World War II veteran and worked as a sales representative for Karastan Service Center. Afterwards, he ran McNeely Rest Home for 17 years which was located on Glovenia Street in Eden. He later worked at the Kings Highway Texaco and at the Shell station on Highway 135.
He is survived by his son, James "Bud" H. McNeely and wife, Kaye of Eden; step-daughter, Linda Hill Jeffries of Eden; special lifetime friend and caregiver, Bobby Lindon Priddy of Priddy loop, Stoneville; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; 4 nephews and 2 nieces.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1 til 2 pm at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of his niece, Jean Eastwood, 319 Greenwood Street, Eden,NC. Friends may come by the funeral home and pay their respects and sign the register Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning prior to the formal visitation if they wish.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Mr McNeely was a good neighbor. My family moved into the neighborhood a few years ago, and I will always remember Preson and Bob welcoming us. He will be missed. I am sorry for your loss. I hope that time will bring peace and comfort to family and friends. God Bless.
Judy Harmon
I remember Preston as a very warm and friendly person. Very fun to be around when I was a kid. Sad to think my Great Uncle Preston is gone.
Steven W. Jones
Dear Bob, Just a note to say how sorry we are to hear about Preston. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you during this time. Jason, Mary Jane, Brandon and Ian Perdue
Jason and Mary Jane Perdue
To Bud, Jean, Bubba and the rest of the family, The Grant family would like to let ya'll know that we are sorry for your loss. Our condolences and prayers are with you all. The old Flynn Street crew is getting smaller.
C.D. Grant
Kaye , I am so sorry for your loss, You are in my prayers. just hold on to those great memories and they will get you through these tough times . God Bless you Carol
Carol Leake Rackley
Mac & family, so sorry for the loss of your loved one, May God Richly Bless You All, and give you peace at this time of need! Love ya!
Gale Moore
I remember the McNeely family from my childhood. I told my brother, Eddie Willis of the loss of Preston and we both send our sympathy and prayers to the family. He had a positive effect on many lives and he will be missed.
Vivian Patterson Phillips
I remember the McNeely family from my childhood. I told my brother, Eddie Willis of the loss of Preston and we both send our sympathy and prayers to the family. He had a positive effect on many lives and he will be missed.
Vivian Patterson Phillips
Mac so sorry about your loss,prayers and thought go to you and your family.With sympathy Karen & Rod
karen ritter
To the McNeely, I am very sorry to learn of Preston's death. Preston would always visit my dad Herman Pyron while he was in the Morehead Nursing Home. Mom was always so glad to see him, they would hug and kiss each other, because my mother is Preston's aunt, (Agnes sister). He was a very kind and gentle man. You will all be in our prayers, God Bless You. Shirley Stone & Annie Cook Pyron
Shirley Stone
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