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 predeceased by: his parents, James Neely and Harriet Neely (Blair); and his brother David. He is survived by: his wife Sharol of Springfield; his son John Neely (Hannah); his grandsons, Sam of Minneapolis, MN and Aaron of Minneapolis, MN; his daughter Mary Neely (Doug Riddle) of Springfield; his sister Ann Collard (John) of Springfield; and his aunt Suzanne Blair of Springfield. He is also survived by numerous cousins and nieces and nephews: and many friends and family.
In lieu of flowers, his family asks that you remember him with memorial contributions to two places close to his heart: The Springfield-Greene County Library Foundation, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO 65810, https://www.thelibrary.org and KSMU, 901 South National Ave. Springfield, MO 65897, https://www.ksmu.org. Make a Memorial Donation Donate Now (https://mkjmarketing.makemydonation.org).
