Roger Dale McNeely

Excelsior Springs, Missouri- Roger Dale McNeely, 67, Excelsior Springs/Lawson, passed away on December 26, 2014 at 8:20am in his home. Roger was born on August 29, 1947 in Gallatin, Missouri to Nevin and Imogene (Wilmot) McNeely. He was a graduate of Excelsior Springs High School in 1965. Shortly after graduation, Roger joined the United States Marine Corp and served 2 tours in Vietnam earning the rank of Sergeant. Roger was among the elite door gunners in the Air Calvary UH-1 Huey Helicopter during his time in Vietnam. Among his accolades earned in Vietnam include; Two time purple heart recipient, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Combat Medal, Air Medal 12th Award, Good Conduct Medal, and a Presidential Unit Citation Medal After his Honorable Discharge from the Marine Corp, Roger was employed by Ford Motor Company where he retired after 34 years of service. He married Teresa (Marble) McNeely on June 13, 1980. She survives along with his two sons and granddaughter. Roger loved the outdoors and was a sports enthusiast. He was a dedicated hunter and fisherman and an avid ping pong player. Roger enjoyed teaching his children and brothers to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed making fishing lures, playing ping pong every Wednesday night, and looked forward to the annual river trip with is" river family". Roger was also a diehard Missouri Tiger and Kansas City Royals fan. He was preceded in death by his father; Nevin Wayne McNeely Rogers survivors include: mother; Imogene McNeely, Lawson, MO; wife, Teresa McNeely of the home; son, Andy (Stephanie) McNeely, Plattsburg, MO; son, Nevin McNeely, Excelsior Springs, MO; granddaughter, Trinity McNeely, Lawson, MO; three brothers; Steve McNeely (Penny), Lawson, MO; Mark McNeely (Lori) Lawson, MO; and James McNeely (Jennifer) Kearney, MO; six sisters: Joyce Adams (Frank) Lawson, MO; Opal Lewis (David) Liberty, MO; Janet Campbell (Donnie) Lawson, MO; Linda Phipps (Stan) Lawson, MO;.Alice Lammert (Rick) Elkhorn, MO; Jennifer Siebert (David) Lawson, MO; And countless nieces and nephews Services held on Sunday Dec. 28th at 214 Pennsylvania ave., Lawson, MO. Visitation: 1:00-3:00 PM, Service at Funeral Home 3:00pm. Graveside Service 4:00pm at Lawson Cemetary. Cremation to follow the service. In lieu of flowers,Memorial donations to the Wounded Warrior Project PO BOX 758517,Topeka, KS 66675 or at woundedwarriorproject.org

Roger Dale McNeely

August 29, 1947 - December 26, 2014