Jack Howard Neely Obituary
The world bids farewell to Jack Howard Neely (Springfield, Missouri), departing on October 12, 2025 at the age of 74. Jack leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Jack's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, James Neely and Harriet Neely (Blair); his wife Sharol Neely; his son John Neely (Hannah); his grandsons, Sam of Minneapolis and Aaron Neely of Minneapolis; his daughter Mary Neely (Doug Riddle) of Springfield; and his sister Ann Collard (John) of Springfield. He was also cherished by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, and friends and family.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 21st 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Before and After Brewing (2940 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65804). A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Greenlawn Funeral Home East (3540 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 65809).
In lieu of flowers, his family asks that you remember him with memorial contributions to two places dearly important to him: The Springfield-Greene County Library Foundation, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO 65810, foundation.thelibrary.org/donate, and KSMU, 901 South National Ave. Springfield, MO 65897, https://www.ksmu.org. Make a Memorial Donation Donate Now (https://mkjmarketing.makemydonation.org).
