" Linda and Family: I am so sorry to hear of Tommy\'s rosepassing. When Virlen and I got married Tommy was seven years old. From that day on he was \"our\" nephew. He was always such a loving boy and grew up to be a wonderful kind and educated man. He was a Godly person who helped a lot of people in different ways. He was so special to our family and we enjoyed being together.I thank God for the years we had him. May God give you peace and comfort during this very difficult time. With deepest sympathy. Love and prayers, Elsie McNeely ?"
In loving memory of
Thomas Allen McNeely
October 7, 1947 - July 30, 2020
Thomas Allen McNeely of Morgantown passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at home surrounded by his wife and two children. He was 72 years old.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda Kay (Adkins) McNeely; his son, Timothy Allen McNeely and daughter-in-law, Sarah Elizabeth (Cann) McNeely of Bridgeport; his daughter, Jessica Erin (McNeely) Humphreys and a son-in-law, Archie Neil Humphreys of Morgantown; and grandchildren that he adored dearly, Griffin Connor McNeely, Kendell Turman McNeely, Isabel Gray Cann, Arlie Grace Humphreys, and Bo Allen Humphreys. He is also survived by his sister, Melinda Jane (McNeely) Gullett and brother-in-law, Allen Gullett; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Tom was born on October 7, 1947, in Logan, WV. He was the son of and preceded in death by Millard Lonzo McNeely and Freda Mae (Hale / Steele) McNeely. Tom was also preceded in death by two infant sisters.
He graduated from Logan High School in 1965. Tom married the love of his life, Linda Kay, in April 1966. They were forever sweethearts and renewed their vowels in Hawaii in 2003.
Tom attended both West Virginia University and Marshall University before eventually graduating from the WVU School of Pharmacy in 1975. Tom began his pharmacy career in Cabell County before moving his family back to his hometown of Logan where he was a beloved pharmacist throughout Logan County for many years.
Tom was very active in youth sports in the Logan area and helped coach various teams in the 70's and 80's. Tom loved sports and he loved the WVU Mountaineers. He was a season ticket holder for both WVU football and basketball for almost 40 years.
Tom loved Morgantown as well and he began the second half of his pharmacy career at WVU Hospitals / Ruby Memorial in 1992. He was a pharmacist with WVU Hospitals until he retired in 2014.
Tom was a Christian and a member of Christian Missionary Alliance Church for the last 28 years.
Anybody who knew Tom whether from his church, his work at the pharmacy, or in his Suncrest community, knew what a sweet man he was.
Friends may join Tom's family to honor his life and legacy at the Morgantown Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 308 Elmhurst St., Morgantown on Monday, August 3rd from 11:00 AM until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 PM co-officiated by Pastor Roy Baker and Reverend Glen Johnson. Private interment for the immediate family only will follow at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens.
Face masks must be worn, and all social distancing guidelines must be followed if attending the visitation or funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family by making a secure online donation to the Lewy Body Dementia Association in the memory of Thomas A. McNeely at https://www.lbda.org/go/make-donation, or by check payable to "Lewy Body Dementia Association" at Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road, S.W., Lilburn, GA, 30047.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Melissa and the wonderful nurses and aides at Morgantown Amedisys Hospice Care.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover / Morgantown is privileged to care for the McNeely family.
Personal condolences and other symbolic gestures for the McNeely family may be left at www.smithfcc.com.
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"Robert and Lona Prichard Cleveland, Ohio Linda, I was saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved husband, Tom. It\'s been so many, many years since I\'ve seen your family. I will be praying for you and your family that our Heavenly Father will give you His peace that passes all human understanding...the Apostle Paul assured us that He is the God of all comfort. Paul also said as God has comforted us in our sorrow and bereavement, we want to share His comfort wherewith He has comforted us. As deep as the pain and sorrow goes in our hearts, God\'s comfort and peace goes even deeper. We have sung the song \"Learning to Lean\" for many years...at nearly eighty-three years old my wife, Lona, and I are still learning to lean on Jesus. Linda, may the Lord embrace you and your family in His loving arms of strength at this time."
"Thomas Allen, which I always called him, was more of a brother to me than a brother-in-law. I do and will miss his friendship, intellect and even his corny humor. I was blessed with our fellowship for 33 years. I look forward to being with him again in heaven. Kent Bowker"
"Tom was my favorite cousin when we were just young fellows in Logan. He never lost his sweet smile and kind attitude. When I think of Tom it always blesses my heart because he was always a blessing to be around. Sincerely John Henry"
"Tom, I will never forget you. Coaching me and being around me for many years of my youth, you helped turn a young boy into a decent man. Thank you!!! Many prayers for the family. "
"My deepest condolences ?I had worked with him in the past & will always remember his kindness, his genuine love of life & always so proud of his family. "
"Oh, Tommy Mac. I haven\'t stopped crying since reading the news. When I first moved to st louis we used to talk every week. Oh. How I wish I would\'ve called and talked once more. Tom was so special to wvuh ! He was the light every morning and night for a lot of us! I always missed him the most when I moved away. He could make any bad day better. He always knew when I needed candy or pizza and talking of his family lit up the entire pharmacy. I\'m sending all of my love and light to the McNeely family. Hugs and love across the miles, all our thoughts , Tara, Alex, Nora and Ezra Bryant "
"Tom and I shared many moments and memories over the years we worked together. He frequently and laughingly retold the story of the night I declared I was born to work night shift. He also loving recounted the night his beloved mother passed away and I offered a hug. Tom was a man who would do literally anything for the family that he loved so dearly. He will be missed by everyone who knew him."
"I worked with Tom in the inpatient pharmacy at Ruby, several year ago. He was a night shift pharmacist, at the time. He was always so sweet and easy to talk to. He was so proud of his family. He loved to tell stories of his children and grandchildren. I?m so sorry for the loss of Tom. He certainly made this world a little sweeter. "