John Lloyd Neely

Today you will read in this newspaper that John is dead, don’t you believe it, today he is more alive than ever before!
John Lloyd Neely went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, he was born July 10, 1944 in Charleston, West Virginia, the son of the late Lloyd Earl and Ruth Medley Neely. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his darling childhood sweetheart and loving wife, Joyce Fay (Witt); brothers, Earl R., Jeff H., Warren L. Neely; and daughter, Tracie L. Neely preceded his demise.
Survivors include his brother, Lyle E. and wife Linda; sons, John L., Frank L. and wife Eufama; daughters, Patricia L., Deborah L. and husband Gary Helm; step-daughters, Lisa M. and husband Mike Moyer, Tonya R. and husband Jason McCullah; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; many cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends, all who will mourn his passing. John loved and was very fortunate to have the “Witt kids” (Terry, Susan, Vickie, David and Deborah) as part of his extended family.
John was a proud and grateful member of the Frankfort Missionary Baptist Church of Corbin, Kentucky. He served honorably in the Army during the Vietnam era, with a tour in South Korea, obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant E-6 and earned his Paratrooper Wings, as well as many other honors and awards. He was a “Life Time” member of The American Legion and they will do military honors at graveside.
Graveside service was Sunday, July 14, at the Whitley Memorial Gardens with Rev. James Hodge officiating.
Interment followed in the Whitley Memorial Gardens.
American Legion Post 88 will conduct Military Graveside Honors.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.ellisonfh.com.
Ellison Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.