Clarence Fred Neeley, age 75, of Brookville, Indiana died Friday morning September 11, 2020 at his residence in Brookville, Indiana.
Born September 25, 1944 in Connersville, Indiana he was the son of the late Golden & Virgie (Burch) Neeley. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam era.
On April 17, 1965 he was united in marriage to the former Virginia Curtis, and she survives.
He was retired, having worked for many years as a Lineman. He was a lifetime member of the Wilbur Dennison Post #2014 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Brookville; as well as the American Legion.
In his leisure time he enjoyed the outdoors, farming, horses, and mushroom hunting, but most of all he cherished time spent with his grandchildren.
Besides, Virginia, his wife of over 55 years, survivors include five children, Fred (Megan) Neeley, Shane (Heather) Neeley, Blake (Stacie) Neeley, Andrew Neeley, and Ashley (Justin Nesbitt) Neeley all of Brookville, Indiana; fourteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren with a fourth on the way, three sisters, Loretta Palmer of Indianapolis, Indiana, Lorraine Robinson of Brookville, and Laverne Blakely of Fairborn, Ohio; three brothers, Clyde Neeley of Brookville, David Neeley of Monroe, Ohio and Larry Neeley of Metamora, Indiana.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, four brothers, as well as a granddaughter, Jordan.
Family & friends may visit from 12 Noon until 2:00 P.M. on Monday, September 14, 2020 at the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion, 1290 Fairfield Avenue, Brookville.
Military honors by the Bernard Hurst Post #77 Firing Squad will begin at 2:00 P.M., Monday, September 14, 2020 at the American Legion in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Franklin County Veterans Service Office. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Neeley family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com
