W. E. McNeely
William Elmer “Mac” McNeely, 83, of Greenville, passed away July 10, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family and pets. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Ridgecrest Baptist Church with Rev. Matt Beasley officiating. Services are under the direction of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Sullivan Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be held Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Elmer was born July 27, 1932 in Commerce, Texas to Simmie and Euvalena Hatchett McNeely. On June 7, 1957 he married Mary Shelton in Greenville. He served as a Seabee with the U. S. Navy and worked until his retirement for the U. S. Postal Service. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church.
Known as Elmer by his family, Mac by his friends and Papa to all children who loved him, he was easily recognized by his handlebar moustache.
He enjoyed fishing, bottle collecting and the outdoors.
Elmer is survived by his wife, Mary McNeely; son, John McNeely; daughters, Colleen Procopio and Molly Parsons; grandchildren, Marissa Marchand, Tommy Jenkins, Savannaha McNeely, Travis, Colton and Spencer Parsons; great-grandchildren, Jaiden and Julian Martinez and Addy Graham.
He was preceded in death by his parents; children, Jeremy and Kathleen McNeely; sisters, Nora Clark and Dorothy Jernigan; and brothers, Lee and Andrew McNeely.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the nursery at Ridgecrest Baptist Church, 6801 Wesley St., Greenville, Texas 75402.