Mr. Edward L. “Ed” McNelley, age 54, a resident of Rockwood, TN passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009 in Harriman, TN. He was born November 12, 1954 in Rockwood, TN to Virgil William, Sr. & Ruby Della Lair McNelley. Mr. McNelley was a retired custodian with Richards Industries in Rockwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nieces, Aaren Devaney and Danielle McNelley.

 

Survivors include:

 

Brothers and Sisters: Mary Cofer & husband, Jake of Rockwood, TN

 Shirley McNelley of Westel, TN

 Rebecca Bridgman of Rockwood, TN

Virgil McNelley of Rockwood, TN

Donald McNelley & wife, Connie of Soddy Daisy, TN

Michael McNelley & wife, Pam of Crab Orchard, TN

And several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services and interment will be held Friday, November 13, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Pine Orchard Cemetery in Morgan County, TN with Rev. Charles Kelley officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, November 12, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Evans Mortuary.

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Guestbook Entries

Virgil,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother.  It's hard to give them up.  Thank you so much for being such a good friend to Gary before he passed away.  I'm thinking about you and your family.  It will take time but the good Lord will comfort you a little more each day.
Becky (Farmer) Barnette

We are so sorry for you loss. Please know you all are in you prayers.
The Collett Family (Rockwood, TN)

From our family to yours in your time of loss. I used to work with him at Richards. Daniel and Lisa Goldsmith and family
Daniel Goldsmith (Harriman, TN)

Ed and I were school mates,RHS 1973,sorry for your loss.
Jim Edwards (Rockwood, TN)

CARL & TERESA VANCE (Rockwood, TN)

David and Leann Lamance (Kingston, TN)

Our prayers go out to your family.
Jonny Young and family (Rockwood, TN)

Mike I am so sorry to hear about Ed's death. It has been along time since I had saw him I only got to meet him  when your mother passed away, he was really nice to me. I know how much you thought of him you will miss him I know. My prayers are with you. I only wished there was something I could do to ease the pain.Take care, I will be thinking of you and your family

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother.
Jere Wright (Rockwood, TN)

DEAR MIKE,
I AM SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR BROTHER'S DEATH.  PLEASE KNOW I AM PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.  MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU DURING THIS TIME OF GRIEF AND SORROW.
GREG KELLY (Maryville, TN)

Virgil, sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers for you and your family.
Donna McAbee/Roane Electric (Kingston, TN)

 

 

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