Kenneth L. McNeely

August 11, 1947 - March 9, 2021

Kenneth L. "Ears" McNeely, 73 of Cape Girardeau passed peacefully listening to oldies surrounded by family, Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born August 11, 1947 in Cape Girardeau to Guy Lester and Aline Marie Bollinger McNeely He and Brenda Strop were married January 2, 1970 in Cape Girardeau. She preceded him in death November 20, 2014. He was a graduate of Cape Central High School then attended Southeast Missouri State University. He retired from Wetterau Foods after working there for several years. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He attended Cape County Cowboy Church. Survivors include two sons, Greg (Shelly) McNeely of Jackson, Missouri and Corey (Amanda) McNeely of Cape Girardeau; sister, Jackie (Steve) Dannenmueller of Scott City; five grandchildren, Chase Sawyer, Cody Randen, Clayton and Dakota Werner, and Connor McNeely; two great-grandchildren, Halia Sawyer and Carter Randen. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and sister, Catherine Eifert. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 am- 1:00 pm at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel. Funeral Service will follow at the funeral home with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating. Entombment will be at Cape County Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be given to Southeast Missouri Food Bank and Missouri Veterans Home. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford and Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.