Doyle Neeley

Doyle Lee Neeley, age 76 died on Monday, November 28, 2016. Born on October 6, 1940, son of George Dewey and Virginia Stewart Neeley in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. Doyle was married to Emma K. (E.J.) Neeley for 54 years. She survives along with their daughter, Samantha Lee Neeley Roberts and their son-in-law John Christopher Roberts of Hendersonville, Tennessee. Doyle graduated from East Nashville High School in 1959. After graduating high school he was a drummer with different bands from Nashville, New York City and Miami, Florida. Doyle retired from Nashville Electric Service with 34 years of service. He was also a second generation Blacksmith and crafted ornamental ironwork for both historic sites and private homes and gardens. An example of his work is buried in the Williamson County time capsule at the Bicentennial Mall in downtown Nashville. Doyle enjoyed sharing his Blacksmith knowledge with both the young and seniors. Doyle was respectful, treasured and loved by all he touched. He will be missed. A special thank you to the staff and nurses at Williamson Medical Center and to the staff and nurses of NHC Place-Cool Springs for their excellent care. Funeral services will be held 1:00PM Friday, December 2, 2016 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Jim Taylor officiating. Interment, Williamson Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers: Dave Mackenzie, Terry Komp, Jim Gray, Paul Caudell, Earl Tatum, Mike Broadus & Christopher Roberts. Honorary pallbearers: Members of the Rutherford County Blacksmith Association at Cannonsburg, TN, Norman Follis, Ronald Sadler and members of L.S.F.S. Memorials may be made to the W.O. Smith Music School, 1125 8th Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37203 Visitation will be 4-8PM Thursday and one hour prior to the service. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 615-794-2289. www.williamsonmemorial.com

Visitation Details

Thursday, December 1st, 2016 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home

Friday, December 2nd, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home

Service Information

Friday, December 2nd, 2016 1:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home

Interment Details

Williamson Memorial Gardens