Douglas H Neely age 60, of Howard Ohio, passed away on April 8, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family following a long battle with cancer. On Dec. 22, 1963 he was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio the son of the late Everett B. Neely and Freda M. Gump.
On June 29, 1985 he married Lory J Hart at the Ebenezer United Methodist Church and together they have shared over 38 years together. He has lived his entire life in Howard, Ohio.
Doug graduated from East Knox High School in 1983 and received his Associates Degree from COTC in applied sciences. He started his career in Radiographic Technologies at Licking Memorial Hospital where he worked for 13+ years before starting at Knox Community Hospital where he worked in Radiology, CT, and MRI. Doug attended the Millwood Church of Christ along with his entire family.
Doug loved running 5K marathons, hunting, News Max, and working outside. Doug loved watching his grandkids play sports, show their animals at the county fair and most of all loved watching his grandchildren grow.
His proudest achievements were his marriage and his kids and his grandkids. What made Doug unique was his strength and his fight to survive. His love for God and the love for his family, kept him positive and grounded.
Doug is survived by his loving wife, Lory; daughters, Megan Neely (John Beaver), Lauren (Jay) Blackshear; son, Joshua (Jordan) Neely; grandchildren, Darian, Laureyah, Jaxton, Liam, Amuyah, Micah, Kyra, Kayden, Evan, Rosalie, Nevaeh, JJ, Nadia and Joey; sister, Trisha (Josh) Moreland; brother, David Neely and a many in-laws, Cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents and grandparents.
Family and friends may call at the Millwood Church of Christ at 10900 Millersburg Rd. Howard, Ohio on Saturday April 27, 2024 from 10 a.m. noon. A Celebration of Life will be held following at noon.
Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society assisted the family with arrangements.
Funeral Home: Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society
Website: www.ohiocremation.org
