William Neeley's Obituary
William Lee Neeley Sr., 81, of Effingham formerly of Decatur passed away on Thursday May 22, 2014 in his daughter’s home.
William was born on September 7, 1932 in Santa Ana, CA; the son of Wilmer and Zelda (Haws) Neeley. He served his country proudly for 13 years in the United States Army, was a retired truck driver, and a member of the Teamsters.
Surviving are his children, Leilani Brewner (Howie) of Oakley; Tina Kruse of Taylorville; William Neeley Jr. (Carol) of Decatur; Richard Neeley (April Anderson) of Decatur; Zelda Sears (Scott) of Effingham; Donna Ralph of Decatur; Eric Neeley of Shelbyville; brothers, Jerry Neeley (Peg) of Decatur; Jack Neeley (Connie) of Arizona; twin sister, Betty Grubbs of Sullivan; 29 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Kathleen; son, Robert Neeley; brother, Robert Neeley; sister, Ada Hunt; and one granddaughter, Jessica.
Service celebrating the life of William will be 10:30 AM Friday, May 30, 2014 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be 9:30-10:30 AM Friday in the funeral Home. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Anthony’s Home Health Care Hospice Team.
The family of William Lee Neeley Sr. is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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