Delmar Ray Neely

delmar neely

January 10, 1949 ~ June 16, 2018

Delmar Ray Neely, 69, of Mooresville, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018. Delmar was born on January 10, 1949 in Woodway, Virginia, to the late Elmer R. and Anna L. (Rasnic) Neely.

Delmar drove a truck for many years as an independent operator until retiring in 2013. He enjoyed many things such as working on cars, riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, listening to the blues music, fishing, collecting old clocks, and pocket knives. Delmar’s sense of humor and storytelling is going to be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.

In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death to his siblings, Charles Neely, Ronald Neely, and Sandra Vaught.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jane of Mooresville; children, Dayton (Ryn) Neely of Indianapolis and Theresa (Virgil) Eiteljorge of Martinsville; sisters, Linda Vance of Ft. Wayne, Ina Mae Guinn of Tennessee, Kathy Hadipour of Kansas, Janice Gregory of Bedford, and Mary Anderson of Arizona; two grandchildren, Christopher Ray (Susan) and Coyote Jane; and 2 great grandchildren, Carter and Reece.

Services will be private. Final care and arrangements have been entrusted to Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.

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  1. Delmar was one of a kind! Smart, intelligent, witty, and, of course, good looking with that deep voice. A great family man and a wonderful loyal friend. He loved his family and he loved his country. We will love and miss Delmar so much. R.I.P. Jack and Ruthie will be happy to see you! The McGuire Family Diane and Johnny


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