Celebrating the life of
David G. McNeely
July 22, 1946 - January 31, 2013
David George McNeely
David George McNeely, of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Thursday, January 31, 2013 surrounded by his loving family.
He grew up in Savannah and graduated from Savannah High School in 1964 and from GA Tech in 1970 with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He then served in the United States Army from 1970 to 1971 and received his MBA from Georgia State. David was a member of Savannah Christian Church.
For the majority of David's professional career he was employed as a safety engineer and a corporate risk manager, and most recently was a small business owner. He was also an avid cyclist for 40 years. David was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gerrie Tomlinson McNeely, daughters, Amy McNeely Lane Jay, Mollie Anderson Pleicones Jim, granddaughters, Neely, Cadence, and Madelyn Lane, sister, Linda McNeely Guadagno Tony, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Otis A. McNeely, and mother, Hazel Dunn McNeely.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 4, 2013 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with the Reverend Dr. David Laughner officiating.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to GIST Cancer Research Fund, 55 Saw Hill Road, New City, NY 10956.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Mollie and Family...No words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. You have my sincerest sympathy in your sorrow and loss and I am here for you for whatever you need.
- Gloria Schafer, Altamonte Springs, FL
Amy, Mollie and Gerri, Greg and I are so sorry for your loss. I know David must have been so glad to see the beautiful grand-daughters, Amy! We will keep you in our prayers, love, Greg and Cindy Erwin
- Cindy and Greg Erwin, Savannah, GA
Our dearest Mollie, Amy, and Gerrie, thinking of you and your family during this difficult time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember a wonderful and loving man who meant so much to all of you. He will forever remain in your hearts. Love, Michele Harkey and Mike Marshall
- Michele Harkey, Longwood, FL
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and we are praying for you and your family.
- daria lynn hellams, Glennville, GA
Dear Gerrie, Amy, and Molly, We were so sorry to hear about David's long illness and his passing. You have been in our thoughts over the years and are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve.
- Mike and Carol Edwards, Hartsville, VA
Mollie and Family...No words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. You have my sincerest sympathy in your sorrow and loss and I am here for you for whatever you need.
- Gloria Schafer, Altamonte Springs, FL
Amy, Mollie and Gerri, Greg and I are so sorry for your loss. I know David must have been so glad to see the beautiful grand-daughters, Amy! We will keep you in our prayers, love, Greg and Cindy Erwin
- Cindy and Greg Erwin, Savannah, GA
Our dearest Mollie, Amy, and Gerrie, thinking of you and your family during this difficult time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember a wonderful and loving man who meant so much to all of you. He will forever remain in your hearts. Love, Michele Harkey and Mike Marshall
- Michele Harkey, Longwood, FL
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and we are praying for you and your family.
- daria lynn hellams, Glennville, GA
Dear Gerrie, Amy, and Molly, We were so sorry to hear about David's long illness and his passing. You have been in our thoughts over the years and are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve.
- Mike and Carol Edwards, Hartsville, VA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
