Roy Lewis McNeely

Roy Lewis McNeely, 87 of Jackson, Missouri, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 3, 1936, to Guy and Estle Hawkins McNeely. He and Shirley Faye Pierce were married June 9, 1956. Lewis retired from Lone Star Cement Plant (now known as Buzzi Unicem). Lewis was a cattleman, farmer, and horseman who loved his farm, cattle, and horses. Lewis was a member of the Cape County Cowboy Church and was a founding member of the Leadership Team. He was a former Board Member for Nell Holcomb School, a member of the Egypt Mills Tractor Club, member of the Tennessee Walking Horse Association, and the Jackson Trail Riders. Lewis is survived by his wife, Shirley of the home; daughter, Roberta (Jerry) Legrand; two sons, Doug (Carmen) McNeely and Daryl (Nancy) McNeely all of Jackson, Missouri. Lewis was one of 12 siblings. Fern Tripp of High Ridge, Missouri, survives. He was preceded in death by his brothers, George, Lloyd, Lester, Ray, Dean and Russell McNeely and sisters, Carrie Darter, Juanita Schwab, Marie Bollinger and Hannah Farrow. Lewis loved his grandchildren: Michelle Stewart (Jared Dewrock), Tyler G. (Nikki) McNeely, Leslie (Clay) Schermann, Drue McNeely, Lyndsay (Seth) Maze, Whitney (J.T.) Payne, Ty Legrand (Rachel Baker), and Lauren (A.H.) Marshall. Great grandchildren include Tucker Stewart, Kylie, Aspen and Oaklyn Dewrock; Abigail, Legend and Reece Marshall; Honey Bailey and Noah Shaw; Camden, Easton and Gatlin Payne; Jayla Smith, Titus and Tatum McNeely; Madalyn Smith (Jacob Norville) and Josie McNeely; Sloane and Lettie Kate Schermann, and Asher and Amelia Maze and great- great- grandchild, Eliyah Norville. Visitation will be 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the funeral home with Brother Jim Matthews officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions can be given to Cape County Cowboy Church, Siteman Cancer Center of St. Louis, or St. Jude Childrens Hospital. Special thanks to Mercy Hospital Hospice Center. Ford & Sons Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com

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Roy Lewis McNeely

October 3, 1936 - August 29, 2024