Verlon Eugene Mcneely

Mr. Verlon Eugene McNeely, 78, of Kite passed away Sunday morning, January 17, 2016, at Select Specialty Hospital in Augusta following an extended illness.

Mr. McNeely was born January 16, 1938 in Riddleville, Ga. to the late Sam McNeely and Martha Johnson McNeely. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Gary McNeely, and Vernon McNeely; sister, Betty Miller; nephew, William Josey, Jr.

Survivors include his wife, Cecilia Irby McNeely of Kite; son, Michael (Kristi) McNeely of Kite; granddaughters, Gina Heuett, Brianna Heuett, and Cora Lee McNeely all of Kite; sisters, Brenda (Fay) Hadden of Louisville, Francis (William) Josey, and Janice (Claude) Thompson both of Riddleville; several nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be held at the Kite Church of God at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, January 20, 2016, with Reverend Allen Meeks officiating.

Interment will be in the Kite City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until the time of service on Wednesday at the church.

Pallbearers are Tommy “Sonny” Norris, Johnny “Hambone” Crosby, Nick Ivey, Trojan Harrison, Bryson Rowland, and Forest Lee Davis.

Honorary Pallbearers are Jimmy Claxton, Howard Scarboro, and John Murray.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com

This is a courtesy announcement of May & Smith Funeral Directors in Sandersville.