Obituaries

January 22, 1963 to March 20, 2022

MEDARYVILLE - James S. Neely, 59, of Medaryville, passed away Sunday, March 20, at Porter NW Health Hospital in Valparaiso.

He was born Jan. 22, 1963 in Gary, to Daniel G. and Lois J. McCoy Neely.

James Neely

He is survived by:
Lois McCoy Neely Wilcoxon, Medaryville, Mother
Daniel G. (Barbara) Neely, Brother
Robert A. (Heidi) Neely, Brother
Harvey (Colleen) Wilcoxon, Step-brother
Willie A. (Janet) Wilcoxon Jr., Step-brother
April (Mark) Berg, Step-sister
Phillip Wilcoxon, Step-brother
Barbara A. Tracy, Step-sister

Preceded in death by:
Daniel G. Neely Sr., Father
Dawn Marie Neely, Sister
Willie A. “Bill” Wilcoson Sr., Step-father

Mr. Neely was a retired owner/operator truck driver. He served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed motorcycle riding on his Harley and repairing motor vehicles. He loved to go fishing and he was always ready to help family and friends.

To honor Mr. Neely’s wishes, no services will be scheduled.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville.