James Nealy Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Nealy (Deland, Florida), who passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Nealy to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul Nealy (Annie) and Ira Williams Nealy; his wife Martha A. Nealy; and his siblings, Allen King, Bernard Nealy, Jimmy Nealy, Eddie Nealy, Rachel Martin, Floretta Thornton and Pauline Wyche.
He is survived by: his children, Vernice Nealy (Michelle), Bernard Nealy (Donna), Russell Nealy, Darren Nealy Sr., Calvin Nealy Sr. (Dominique), Robert Spatcher (Danverdille), Moses Grubbs Jr. (Tracy), Michael Grubbs Sr., Johnn Grubbs Sr., Linda Grubbs, Melissa Small and Elona Owens (Andreas); his siblings, Roosevelt Nealy (Sarah), Joann Nealy Evans, Barbara Patterson and Elmira Andrews; his siblings-in-law, Derrell Roberts, Herman Roberts (Annette), Don Roberts (Gia), Nazarine Vanpelt, Janice Albertie, Velda Spead, Beverly Davis, Miriam Broomfield (Kevin) and Anette Nealy; and his close friend Marsha Wright. He is also survived by 38 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, 5 great great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends.
