Eddie Lee Neeley

Mr. Eddie Lee Neeley of Corinth, KY. passed away Saturday, February 23 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood, KY. at the age of 75.  Mr. Neeley was born March 7, 1943 in Booneville, KY. to the late Arch Neeley and Mattie Becknell Neeley.  Mr. Neeley was a retired heavy equipment operator and worked for many years for Rumpke Industries.  Mr. Neeley was a member of the Big Bone Baptist Church in Union, KY. and a member of Wilmington Lodge F & AM.  Mr. Neeley had a strong work ethic that he instilled into his sons but when not working, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, dirt track and NASCAR racing, working the land on the farm and raising a big garden.  He had an appreciation for nature and enjoyed feeding and watching the birds.  Mr. Neeley was passionate about the University of Kentucky basketball team and followed them closely.

In addition to his parents Mr. Neeley was preceded in death by a grandson: Alex Neeley, preceded by a sister: Ruby Bowling, preceded by brothers: Jack Neeley, Bill Neeley and Ralph Neeley.

Mr. Neeley is survived by his wife of 53 years: Phyllis J. Byrd Neeley, 2 sons: Greg Neeley of Williamstown, KY., Brandon Neeley and his wife Cheryl of Dry Ridge, KY., 3 grandchildren: Zachary Neeley, Cheyann Neeley and Wyatt Neeley.

Funeral services for Mr. Eddie Lee Neeley will be conducted 11:00 am Thursday, February 28 at the Corinth Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Jackson officiating.  Visitation will also be on Thursday, February 28 at the Corinth Baptist Church from 10:00 am - 11:00 am.

Burial and committal service will be 3:00 pm Thursday, February 28 at the Becknell Family Cemetery in Booneville, Owsley County, KY.

Memorial contributions if desired may be directed to the Williamstown American Legion Post.

The McDaniel Funeral Home of Corinth, KY. has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. Eddie Lee Neeley.