Ronald Neeley
Ronald Neeley, age 55, of Mickey Road, Shelby, died Sunday, July 15, 2007 at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital following a short illness.
Ron was born May 21, 1952 in Willard. He was a graduate of Plymouth High School and worked in various positions at MTD for over 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, the outdoors, and going to garage sales. He loved spending time with his family. Ron was a Christian who is now at home with his heavenly father.
He is survived by his wife, Linda (Adkins) Neeley, whom he married on October 27, 1978; 5 daughters and their spouses, Rhonda and Andrew Motter, of Maryland, Joyce Isaac, of Florida, Bridget and David Sparks, of Florida, Misty and Jamie Taylor, of Shelby, Angela and Dustin Williams, of Bucyrus; his grandchildren, Kayla Sparks, Alex Sparks, Patty Isaac, all of Florida, Deven Neeley, Zackery Taylor, Prestyn Taylor, all of Shelby, Abby Motter, Elly Motter, both of Maryland, Mason Williams, Bryke Williams, both of Bucyrus; a brother and his spouse, Harold and Diana Neeley, of Georgia; a sister, Phyllis Keene, of Willard; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, S.T. and Betty Adkins, of Shelby; a host of other family and friends; and his TV buddy and canine companion, Tanner.
He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Edward Neeley, in 1948, Timothy Neeley in 1958, Richard Neeley, in 1977; his mother, Marie (Mullins) Neeley, in 1979; a brother-in-law, William Keene; his father, Marion L. Neeley, in 2006; and his step-mother of 26 years, Della (Adkins) Neeley, in 2006.
Friends may call on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 from 4-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, and also from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Thursday. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 AM on Thursday at the funeral home, with his father-in-law, Rev S.T. Adkins, his brother-in-law, Rev. Mike Barnett, and his son-in-law, Rev. David Sparks officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. The family would appreciate on-line condolences at
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Family_of: Ron Neeley
Your_Name: Darlene Robinson
Condolence:
Dear Linda and family:
My heart continues to break as I know you are struggling to survive this time of loss and separation. May the God of comfort give your hearts peace at this very difficult time. I am praying for you!
Love you!
Darlene
Romans 8:35-39
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Family_of: Ron Neeley
Your_Name: Barb and Jerry Densmore
Condolence:
Dear Linda and family,
We have been praying for you and Ron and your family for quite some time now. When we read the email you sent yesterday it was such a total shock. I have been trying to think of the “right” words to say but there are no “right” words. We continue to pray for you and yours. We are so sorry for your loss that is heaven’s gain. Knowing that he is happier and out of all stress and pain does not fill the loss that you feel here in this world. May God be praised in all situations and may His will be done in this world. We pray for God’s strength and peace to fill your hearts and lives and that many souls will be drawn to Him because of Ron’s home-going.
Love from Barb and Jerry Densmore
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Family_of: Ronald Neeley
Your_Name: Yvonne Hall
Condolence:
Linda,
We understand your grief, and our hearts go out to you and your family. Prayers for your comfort and strength now and in the future.
Paul & Yvonne Hall
Lexington, KY
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Family_of: Ronald Neeley
Your_Name: Bill & claris (C B) Hicks
Condolence:
Linda and family, my heart and prayers is going out to you, I am
so sorry for your lost and I know you will miss him dearly, but just think the good thing he isn’t suffering anymore. Tell all
the children hi and to hang in there, if they choose to one day
they can see daddy again. Linda we loved you and also thought the world of Ron.
I know there isn’t anything can be sad to make things better.
So just hang in there.
Love and Prayers
Your Brother and Sister in the Lord
Bill and Claris (C B)
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Family_of: Ron Neeley
Your_Name: Mike, Karen, Todd and Bradd Barnett
Condolence:
To honor Ron as a member of our family. Your voice, your laughter and sense of humor will truly be missed. We will see you again. To all our family let’s slow down life a little and sit around campfires more and appreciate the time we are blessed with one another on this earth. We love each one of you and we’re praying for comfort and peace for all of us during the loss of our Ronnie.
When I Get To Heaven
by Emily McAdams
At last I reach my final home
The gates swing open wide
I get a glimpse of glory
I can’t wait to get inside.
An angel beckons to me
I hurry up to him
He opens up a golden book
And lets me look within.
I see my name is written
On the page that he turns to
He says you finally made it
I’ve been waiting here for you.
He points in one direction
And tells me “go that way”
So I start my tour of heaven
The place I get to stay.
I see the many mansions
And walk the streets of gold
And hear the angels praising God
Just like I had been told.
And then I spot my loved ones
They’ve been here many years
We hug and kiss each other
All smiles, there are no tears.
I look around for Jesus
I know He’ll soon appear
I want to kneel and praise Him
He’s the reason I am here.
He took upon Himself my sins
He paid the price for me
And by His victory over death
He finally set me free.
Free from all my worldly sins
And the evil Satan sent
Jesus came into my heart
Because I did repent.
I’ll finally get to thank Him
When I bow before His throne
For all the times He carried me
When I couldn’t walk alone.
I’ll dwell with Him in heaven
With no sorrow, tears or pain
This was His promise to me
When to this earth He came.
There are many mansions up here
There’s room for all of you
So to join us all in heaven
I’ll tell you what to do.
Accept Jesus as your Savior
He will wash your sins away
He’s waiting here to greet you
When you join us here one day.
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Family_of: Ron Neeley
Your_Name: Lori (Felter) Parrott
Condolence:
Misty, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I always remember him joking with us at your house when we were kids. You and your family will be in my prayers. Lori (Felter) Parrott
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Family_of: Ron Neeley
Your_Name: Kimberly Adkins
Condolence:
Linda and Ladies,
My heart aches at this unfortunate news as I think of all of you. As I’ve always thought of Ron, I think of how he loved to enjoy life filled with laughter. I hope that all of the values and encouragement he provided to you will remain forever in your hearts.
I’ll pray that you and your family have the strength to make it through the coming days. Additionally, I pray that you have courage to move forward as you learn how to cope and continue living your life without him being with you until you can be side-by-side with him once again. 🙂
♥ Hugs and love to you, Kimberly ♥
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Family_of: Ron Neely
Your_Name: Zita Miller
Condolence:
Dear Linda and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He was so young! May you find comfort in God and your family. I will be sure to add you to my prayers. A friend always, Zita Miller
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Family_of: Ron Neeley
Your_Name: Bruce, Tina, Lexi, Kaelyn, & Izaiah Hurst
Condolence:
My heart is broken along with yours to lose Ronnie. One of my favorite memories of him is when I lived across the street from you guys and visited often, I would walk by a window that was open and unbeknownst to me Uncle Ronnie would see me coming. As soon as I would get near that window I’d hear “meow, meow” and I’d start looking around for this cat that didn’t exist! I have been steadfast in prayer this week and I know that God will comfort us all and give us strength to get through until we can meet him again on that beautiful shore.
With love and prayers always,
Bruce, Tina, & kids
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Family_of: Ron Neeley
Your_Name: Kevin & Laurie Adkins
Condolence:
Laurie and I are praying for you all. Ronnie is a dear brother. I wish we could be with you during this time of sorrow, but we are with you in Spirit. God’s unpeakable peace to all of you.
Love,
Kevin, Laurie and the kids.
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Family_of: Linda, Ron and girls
Your_Name: Bren & Bernie
Condolence:
We will miss Ron dearly. We loved him very much and will miss his orneriness and sense of humor. We know he loved you all so much and would rather have stayed longer. It is comforting to know that we will all see him again and be with him in eternity….as the poem said in the plaque, the links on the chain are broken, but one by one the links will be reunited again and we’ll be whole again.
With all our love and sympathies,
Bren & Bernie
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Family_of: Ron Neeley
Your_Name: Dennis & Kathy
Condolence:
Linda and family,
Words can’t express the sorrow we feel in your loss of husband and father/grandfather and our loss of Ron from our family. As we shared memories, laughter and tears these past few days,things we thought long forgotten were brought back to mind as each person made comments about something Ron did or said. Right now there is so much pain but I know these same memories will bring peace and comfort to all of us in the days ahead. One is missing, now gone from our family but not forgotten…and not forever. When we get to where we’re going…Ron will already be there waiting to greet us as we enter in.
When I get where I’m going
On the far side of the sky
The first thing that I’m gonna do
Is spread my wings and fly
I’m gonna land beside a lion
And run my fingers through his mane
Or I might find out what it’s like
To ride a drop of rain
Yeah when I get where I’m going
There’ll be only happy tears
I will shed the sins and struggles
I have carried all these years
And I’ll leave my heart wide open
I will love and have no fear
Yeah when I get where I’m going
Don’t cry for me down here
I’m gonna walk with my grand daddy
And he’ll match me step for step
And I’ll tell him how I missed him
Every minute since he left
Then I’ll hug his neck
So much pain and so much darkness
In this world we stumble through
All these questions I can’t answer
So much work to do
But when I get where I’m going
And I see my maker’s face
I’ll stand forever in the light
Of his amazing grace
Yeah when I get where I’m going
There’ll be only happy tears
Hallelujah
I will love and have no fear
When I get to where I’m going
Yeah when I get to where I’m going.
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Family_of: Ron and Linda Neeley
Your_Name: Gary and Connie Conley
Condolence:
Linda and Family: We are so sorry for your lose and our Hearts go out to you all.There is a better life beyond they say and Ron will now be able to experience that.I know when he enters God’s kingdom he will look up the Three Stooges and carry on a GREAT conversation with them.Please accept our Condolences and may God bless you all through this troubled times.We LOVE you all and our prayers are there for you.WE LOVE YOU GUYS.Gary and Connie Conley.
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Family_of: Ron Neeley
Your_Name: Heidi Strunk (Howard
Condolence:
So sorry to hear about Ronnie. I know he has been through so much and he doesn’t have to suffer any more. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. He will be loved and missed forever and never forgotten.
Love you all,
Heidi
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Family_of: ron neeley
Your_Name: Vicki Weaver
Condolence:
Linda,
I am so sorry to hear about Ron. Atleast he won’t suffer any more of lifes pain and sorrow. He has been through so much these past few years. You both have. I know you are grieving his loss so much right now but just think, he is in heaven and he is choosing his mansion and will be waiting for you.
My prayers are with you and your family. I love you.
Vicki Weaver
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Family_of: RON NEELEY
Your_Name: RON & RHONDA LITTLE
Condolence:
LINDA, OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY. WE DON’T ALWAYS UNDERSTAND WHAT GOD IS DOING BUT FARTHER ALONG WE’LL KNOW ALL ABOUT IT. I PRAY GOD WILL COMFORT YOU & THE FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF LOSS. THIS IS NOT GOOD-BYE BUT JUST SEE YOU LATER. RON WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON. WE ALWAYS LIKE BEING AROUND HIM HE WAS A FUNNY GUY.
I AM REMINDED OF A SONG:
I HEAR THAT HEAVEN’S PRETTY, BUT LIVING HERE IS TO, BUT IF THEY SAID THAT I WOULD HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN THE TWO, I’D GO HOME, I’M GOING HOME WHERE I BELONG.
SOMETIMES WHEN I’M DREAMING IT COMES TO NO SURPRISE THAT IF YOU’LL LOOK YOU’LL SEE THAT HOME SICK FEELING IN MY EYES, I’M HEADED HOME I’M GOING HOME WHERE I BELONG.
ONE DAY I’LL BE SLEEPING WHEN DEATH KNOCKS ON MY DOOR & I WILL WAKE TO FIND THAT I’M NOT HOMESICK ANYMORE, CAUSE I’LL BE HOME, YES, I’LL BE HOME WHERE I BELONG.
WHILE I’M HERE I’LL SERVE HIM GLADLY, SING HIM ALL THESE SONG’S I’M HERE, BUT NOT FOR LONG, I’M GOING HOME, GOING HOME
THAT IS WHERE RON IS TODAY “HOME JUST SEE WHAT HE HAS TRADED FOR A MANSION
SORRY I CAN’T BE THERE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME BUT WE LOVE YOU AND WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
LOVE & PRAYERS
RHONDA
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Family_of: Ron Neeley
Your_Name: Rachel Toth
Condolence:
Angie & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. -Rachel-
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Family_of: Ronald Neeley
Your_Name: Debbie & Roger Worley
Condolence:
Dear Linda & Family,
We are so sorry to hear the news about Ronnie. He will be missed. We wish we could have been there with all of you during this time. Just know that we share your sorrow. May the comfort & understanding of us & others help you through your sorrow, & time & cherished memories give you strength through each new tomorrow. We Love all of you,& hope to see you soon. Please stay in touch.
Love & Prayers,
Debbie & Roger Worley
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Family_of: To Ron…
Condolence:
We love you…and we are all missing you…
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Family_of: Ron
Your_Name:
Condolence:
Today in church we sang a new song and the words to that song spoke of how we should be praising Christ here on Earth as if we were already in Heaven. We know our future. We know what is ahead for us…the same that was for you. We will see you again…and until then…I will praise His name as if we were there with you seeing the wonders of what you now behold. We all miss you…
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Family_of: Ron Neeley
Condolence:
Today we learned a new song in church. The words of that song explained to us that while here on Earth we should be rejoicing as if we were in Heaven. We know what our future holds for us. The same that was for you. I know if you could speak to us right now you would tell us to do whatever it takes to make sure all of us are ready. To prepare our families making sure no one is left behind for time is short…as that was shown to us with how quicky you were taken from us. So until we meet again…I will praise His name as if I were already there in Heaven with you…experiencing the wonders of what you already behold! We miss you here Ron…but will see you soon.
Soon the earth will dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God who called me here below
Will be forever mine…
My chains are gone
I’ve been set free
My God My Savior
Has randsomed me
And like a flood
His mercy reigns
Unending Love
Amazing Grace
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Family_of: To Ron
Your_Name:
Date: 07-08-20
Condolence:
On my mind….
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Family_of: To Ron
Condolence:
A day does not pass that you do not come to mind. We all really miss you Ron. I know we will see you again…
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Family_of: Ron Neeley
Your_Name: Karen
Condolence:
Time goes on…..you do not……your loss is felt
But a better place you are at now.
“In the morning I’ll walk by the river.
I’ll lay these old burdens down.
In the morning I’ll be walking with
Jesus hand in hand. I will trade this
old cross for my crown.”
Rest peaceful in the arms of our Lord.
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Family_of: Ronnie
Condolence:
Preseason is looking pretty good for the Browns…every time they are mentioned on tv I think of you knowing how much you were looking forward to the season.
Then…reality hits me and I know there is nothing on this earth that compares to all you are seeing in Heaven. But know… we miss you here Ron.
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Family_of: Ronnie
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Date: 07-09-09
Time: 13:03:05 -0400
Condolence:
They play today against the Steelers…can’t help but wonder if you were right in how it would turn out…we are about to find out.. 🙂
Missing you…thinking of you…and praising God for holding you close…
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Family_of: Ron
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Date: 07-09-09
Time: 21:44:42 -0400
Condolence:
Man that game was ugly… but several times we could picture you swat the air with your hand and say “phoo” then say something that we would all have to say…WHAT…cos you always talked SO FAST!! Ron’s vocabulary… 🙂
The game was a disappointment…but we still missed talking to you about it.
You come to mind so often…We miss you very much.
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Family_of: Ronnie
Your_Name:
Condolence:
Well it happened sooner than you told us it would. They traded him…after the opening game of the season. You called it Ron.
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Family_of: Ron
Your_Name:
Condolence:
Just sitting here thinking about you and all that was left behind. You are missed…you were loved.