John William “Mickey” McNeely, 75, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011. He was born in Nash County May 4, 1936 to the late Roy Zachary and Nora Elon Graham McNeely. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joyce McNeely Croom.

He is survived by his sister and brother in law, Marie and Allen Harrelson of Rocky Mount.

A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Joe Price officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gideons Memorial Bible Fund, P.O. Box 1512, Cary, NC 27512-1512.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount.