James ‘Jimmy’ McNeely

1945—2023

James “Jimmy” McNeely, 77, of Lovely, Kentucky, went home to be with Lord Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his residence.

He was born June 17, 1945, in Welch, West Virginia, to the late Boyd and Ruby (Collins) McNeely. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by three brothers, two sisters, one daughter, Jamie McNeely, and three grandchildren.

James is survived by his loving wife, Sally Marcum McNeely; eight children, William (Bo) and Billie Jean McNeely of Pikeville, Hubert McNeely of Jennies Creek, West Virginia, Lenord and Kelley McNeely of Long Branch, Clifford McNeely of Long Branch, Jackie and Harrison Jewell of Williamson, West Virginia, Shirley McNeely of Long Branch, Margaret and Jerry Evans of Lovely and Ruby Compton of Pikeville; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren who loved him very much.

Funeral services were held Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the Little Yellow Church, Jennies Creek, with brothers Earl White and Joe Maynard officiating. Burial was at the McNeely Cemetery in Lovely.